Road House: The True Story Of Florida’s "Fred The Tree" & Its Deeper Meaning For Dalton Explained

The true story behind Florida’s “Fred the Tree” from Road House connects to Dalton’s character in the 2024 remake. Although some of the details from the original 1989 movie are the same, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House remake made a few major changes. Rather than return to Jasper, Missouri, Road House

2024 is set in the fictional town of Glass Key in the Florida Keys, a string of islands off the southern tip of the Sunshine State. The remake establishes its new tropical setting while embracing local culture by incorporating region-specific details, like the special Cuban coffee in Road House.