Trivia: What director used the fictional Shermer High School in his films?
Chris Columbus
George Lucas
John Hughes
Spike Lee
Correct Answer: John Hughes
So why is this answer correct? : John Hughes’ enduring cinematic classic “The Breakfast Club” is set in Shermer, Illinois — a fictional town that also serves as the backdrop for several of his other films, including “Sixteen Candles,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and “Weird Science.” Shermer High School isn’t explicitly mentioned by name in every film, but it is featured prominently in “Weird Science” and “The Breakfast Club,” the latter of which takes place entirely within the confines of the campus. In fact, the opening shot of the movie is of Shermer’s facade, and the opening line is, “Saturday, March 24, 1984. Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois, 60062.”