This film was shot in Three Oaks, MI for the majority of the movie. Scenes involving Cloris Leechman's house, like when the girl messes up her roses, were shot in New Carlisle, Indiana. I am from Galien, MI, a town 5 miles from Three Oaks. Most of my family lived in Three Oaks. I also have family in New Carlisle. So do to proximity and closeness to home, I have to say it is an ok flick. In Three Oaks, there is still a sign when you are entering town that mentions that Prancer was filmed there.
For all intents this is a really really bad movie. There are some scenes that are ok. For the most part though it is a mess that's only highlights are the extraordinarily bad acting and the fact that it was made near my home.
An added bonus to the whole thing is that during shooting, I got to sit on Sam Elliot's lap. SAM ELLIOT. He is the OG western low talkin, slow talkin, cowboy actin', mentor of The Dude. Of course, at the time, I had NO frickin' idea who he was. My Mom did, and she ordered me to sit on his lap for a picture. The picture never turned out, so I have no proof. Bummer.