Which Famous Horror Movies Were Filmed in the Hudson Valley

Watching horror movies on Halloween is one of the most classic ways to celebrate the holiday. Hudson Valley residents, however, can take it to a whole different level.

In recent years, the Hudson Valley has become more and more prominent in the film and television industry. From Apple's Severance (below) to Netflix's The Four Seasons, it can feel impossible to leave the house without seeing a sign declaring a nearby production. Luckily for fans of Halloween, that includes plenty of scary content.

Movies and Television Shows Shot in Dutchess County

While there are film shoots across the region, there seems to be a particular draw to Dutchess County. Just in time for spooky season, Destination Dutchess, the official tourism outreach program of the county, shared an extensive list or scary movies with Hudson Valley roots.

A Quiet Place Filmed in the Hudson Valley

One of the most famous releases of the last decade to feature the Hudson Valley is the John Krasinski-directed A Quiet Place (as well as A Quiet Place Part II), which was filmed in several Hudson Valley destinations, including Lakeside Park in Pawling and Beacon Natural Market in Beacon in Dutchess County.

Smile 2 Filmed in the Hudson Valley

One of the creepiest movies in recent memory is the horror movie Smile, which made a splash with its exceptionally-eerie (and award-winning) marketing campaign that saw paid actors in the middle of a public settings with terrifying grins on their faces. The sequel, Smile 2, was filmed in several areas of the Hudson Valley, including Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County.

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Other recent films include the horror movie Things Heard and Seen, the sci-fi/thriller Companion, and the dark comedy Oh, Hi!. Check out more movies and television shows filmed in the area below.