Horror Movies Made In Canada

There are more horror movies made in Canada than you are probably aware of, what was originally confined to the mega production hubs of Toronto and Vancouver has become more nationwide, with Winnipeg also earning hub status.

Shhhhhhhhhh!

Don't tell the Americans everything they watch is filmed in Canada.

We have only included movies worth watching, feel free to comment any movies you think deserve to be added or that we might have missed.

There are family-friendly movies at the bottom.

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IT (2017) read more

this paranormal clown hit was filmed in Toronto, Port Hope, Hamilton, Elora & West Montrose ON

IT Chapter Two (2019) read more

This sequel was filmed in Toronto & Port Hope ON

Karmina (1996)

This French Canadian vampire comedy takes place where it was filmed, Montreal QC

White Noise (2005)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Vancouver BC

Blood Quantum (2020) read more

This Mi'kmaq Zombie flick was filmed on the Kahnawake and Listuguj reserves in Quebec & Campbellton NB

Ready Or Not (2019)

This bloody thriller was filmed in Oshawa & Toronto ON

Heretic (2024)

This psychological thriller was filmed in Squamish & Vancouver BC

Dream Scenario (2023)

This psychological comedy is one of Nicolas Cage's best movies, it was filmed in Montreal QC & Toronto ON

Terror Train (1980)

This New Year's Eve slasher filmed in Montreal QC was one of Jamie Lee Curtis's first horror films

Crimson Peak (2015) read more

This Paranormal Mystery was filmed in Kingston, Hamilton & Toronto ON

American Mary (2012)

This disturbing revenge body horror movie was filmed in Vancouver BC

Curse Of Aurore (2020) read more

This Found Footage Paranormal was filmed in Sainte-Sophie-de-Levrard QC

Incident In A Ghostland (2018)

A psychological thriller filmed in Toronto ON & Winnipeg MB

Thanksgiving (2023)

This American Thanksgiving slasher was filmed in Waterdown, Port Perry, Hamilton & Toronto ON

Fear Of The Dark (2003)

This paranormal flick was filmed in Montreal QC

The Thing (1982) read more

This classic masterpiece was partially filmed in Stewart BC near the Salmon Glacier.

Trap (2024)

This psychological thriller was filmed in Toronto, Mississauga & Toronto ON

Fractured (2019)

This psychological thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Black Christmas (1974) read more

This slasher masterpiece was filmed in Toronto ON

Black Christmas (2006) read more

This sequel was filmed in Vancouver, Coquitlam, & Burnaby BC

Screamers (1995)

This futuristic robot flick in space was filmed in Joliette & Montreal QC

Dawn Of The Dead (2004) read more

This zombie remake was filmed in Thornhill, Caledon & Toronto ON

Land Of The Dead (2005) read more

This zombie sequel was filmed in Kleinberg & Toronto ON

Diary Of The Dead (2007) read more

This found footage zombie flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Survival Of The Dead (2009) read more

This zombie sequel was filmed in Hamilton, Port Dover, Uxbridge & Toronto ON

Still/Born (2017)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Calgary AB

Scream VI (2023)

This slasher mystery comedy sequel was filmed in Montreal QC

The Lighthouse (2019)

This psychological thriller was filmed at Cape Forchu & Halifax NS

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2007) read more

This wonderfully silly monster flick was filmed in Ottawa ON

ATM (2012)

This thrilling slasher was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Scary Movie (2000) read more

This groundbreaking horror comedy parody was actually filmed in Vancouver, Victoria & Steveston BC

Scary Movie 2 (2001) read more

This outrageous sequel was also filmed in Vancouver BC

Scary Movie 3 (2003)

This hilarious third installment was also filmed in Vancouver BC

Scary Movie 4 (2006)

No surprise, this fourth installment was also filmed in Vancouver BC

The Void (2016) read more

This supernatural thriller gives serious H.P Lovecraft vibes and was filmed in Sault Ste. Marie ON

Bed Rest (2022)

This paranormal mystery was filmed in Winnipeg MB

April Fool's Day (1986)

This teen slasher was filmed in Victoria BC

The Shape Of Water (2017) read more

This supernatural romance was filmed in Hamilton & Toronto ON

Jason X (2001)

This sequel in space was filmed in Toronto ON

Urban Legend (1998)

This slasher was filmed in Peterborough & Toronto ON

The Monkey (2025) read more

This terrifying and gruesome movie was filmed in Vancouver & Maple Ridge BC

Arrival (2016)

This alien mystery was filmed in Montreal QC

Death Note (2017)

This reimagining of the manga series was filmed in North Vancouver & Vancouver BC

Violent Night (2022) read more

This hilarious Santa thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

The Voyeurs (2021)

This mystery thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Clown In A Cornfield (2025) read more

This clown slasher releasing later this year was filmed in Stonewall MB

Final Destination (2000)

The original film in this franchise was filmed in Victoria & Vancouver BC

Final Destination 2 (2003)

This sequel was filmed in Campbell River & Vancouver BC

Final Destination 3 (2006)

This sequel was also filmed in Vancouver BC

Final Destination 5 (2011)

This sequel was also filmed in Vancouver BC

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) read more

This reboot of the franchise releases later this year, it was filmed in Vancouver BC

Cube (1997)

This psychological classic was filmed in Toronto ON

Bride Of Chucky (1998)

This old school Chucky sequel was filmed in Oshawa, Niagara Falls & Toronto ON

Curse Of Chucky (2013)

This creepy doll slasher sequel was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Cult Of Chucky (2017) read more

This sequel was also filmed in Winnipeg MB

Saw II (2005)

This gruesome torture porn sequel was filmed in Toronto On

Saw III (2006)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Saw IV (2007)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Saw V (2008)

This gruesome torture thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

Saw VI (2009)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Saw 3D (2010)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Jigsaw (2017)

Blade (1998)

This superhero vampire movie was filmed in Vancouver BC

Blade II (2002)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Blade: Trinity (2004)

This sequel was filmed in Montreal QC, Toronto ON & Vancouver BC

Cottage Country (2013)

This bloody comedy was filmed in Toronto's famous "Cottage Country", Muskoka ON as well as Hamilton ON

Mother's Day (2010)

This bloody thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Nosferatu (2024) read more

This beautiful vampire remake was filmed in Toronto ON

Tucker and Dale Vs Evil (2010)

This hilarious horror comedy was filmed in Bottrel & Cochrane AB

Possessor (2020)

This violent tech crime flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Mama (2013) read more

This haunted house flick was filmed in Hamilton, Cambridge & Toronto ON

American Psycho (2000)

There's really nothing American about this masterpiece which was filmed in Toronto ON

Pet Sematary (2019)

This paranormal remake was filmed in Saint-Lazare, Hudson & Montreal QC

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)

This prequel was filmed in Montreal QC

Ginger Snaps (2000) read more

This teen werewolf flick was filmed in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Markham ON

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004)

This sequel was filmed in Edmonton AB

He's Out There (2018)

This thrilling slasher was filmed in Lost River & Montreal QC

Dead Silence (2007) read more

This creepy doll movie was filmed in Elora & Toronto ON

The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

This paranormal movie was filmed in Teulon & Winnipeg MB

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013)

This haunting sequel was also filmed in Winnipeg MB

The boy (2016) read more

This extremely creepy doll movie was filmed in Victoria BC

Willard (2003)

This creepy thriller was filmed in North Vancouver & Vancouver BC

The Sacrifice Game (2023)

This violent Christmas slasher was filmed in Oka & Montreal QC

In A Violent Nature (2024) read more

This Slasher was not only filmed in Sault Ste. Marie ON, but also took place there!

Brain Freeze (2021)

This Francophone zombie flick was filmed in Montreal QC

Tamara (2005)

This sexy teen slasher was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)

This vampire comedy was filmed in Montreal QC

The Fly (1958)

The original sci-fi flick was filmed in Montreal QC

The Fly (1989) read more

This remake masterpiece was filmed in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto ON

Rabid (1977)

This early Cronenberg zombie flick was filmed in Montreal QC

Nightbreed (1990)

This supernatural action flick was filmed in Drumheller, Canmore & Calgary AB

Silent Hill (2006) read more

This movie based on a video game was filmed in St. George NB, Brantford, Hamilton, & Toronto ON

Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

The Chronicles Of Riddick (2004)

This alien action thriller was filmed in Burnaby & Vancouver BC

Riddick (2013)

This sequel was filmed in Montreal QC

Pontypool (2008) read more

This cult classic zombie flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Resident Evil (2002)

This zombie franchise was mostly filmed in Toronto ON

Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

This zombie apocalypse was filmed in Winnipeg Mb, Hamilton & Toronto ON

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

This zombie sequel was filmed in Sandbanks Provincial Park, Oshawa & Toronto ON

Resident Evil : Retribution (2012)

This sequel was also filmed in Toronto & Kleinburg ON

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)

This actual final film in the franchise was filmed in Toronto ON

Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City (2021)

This zombie and supernatural movie was filmed in Hamilton & Sudbury ON

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (2019) read more

This Paranormal modern classic was filmed in St. Thomas, Petrolia & Hamilton ON

I Still See You (2018)

This ghost apocalypse movie was filmed in Carmen, Portage La Prairie & Winnipeg MB

Keyhole (2011)

This surreal black and white haunted house flick was filmed in Winnipeg MB

The Cabin In The Woods (2011) read more

This modern masterpiece was filmed in Vancouver, Half Moon Bay & Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park BC

Run (2020)

This psychological thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Teen Lust (2014)

This satanic teen comedy was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Silent Night (2012) read more

This Santa slasher was filmed in Stonewall, Selkirk & Winnipeg MB

Scanners (1981)

This sci-fi thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Shivers (1975)

This viral body horror terror was filmed in Montreal QC

The Grudge (2019) read more

This haunted house sequel was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Gothika (2003)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Les Chambres Rouges "Red Rooms" (2023)

This psychological mystery thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

The Brood (1979)

This early film from iconic Canadian director was filmed in Toronto, Mississauga & Vaughan ON

Slither (2006) read more

This disturbing sci-fi comedy was filmed in Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford & Vancouver BC

We Summon The Darkness (2019)

This bloody teen slasher was filmed in Winnipeg MB

A Christmas Horror Story (2015) read more

This holiday season classic was filmed in Toronto ON

Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)

This vampire sequel was filmed in Steveston, Britannia Beach & Vancouver BC

The Mask (1961)

This black and white thriller was the first feature length Canadian horror movie, filmed in Toronto ON

Grave Encounters (2011)

This terrifying paranormal found footage flick was filmed in Coquitlam BC

Grave Encounters 2 (2012)

This sequel was filmed in Vancouver & Coquitlam BC

The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (2005) read more

This paranormal exorcism flick was filmed in Vancouver BC

Horns (2013)

This fantasy dark comedy was filmed in Mission, Vancouver & Squamish BC

Bloody Valentine (1981)

This holiday Slasher was filmed in Sydney Mines NS

Red Rover (2003)

This witchy thriller was filmed at the Van Horne Estate just outside St. Andrews NB

Videodrome (1983)

This Body Horror and cyber thriller not only was filmed in Toronto ON, but also takes place there.

Jennifer's Body (2009) read more

This teen vampire flick was filmed in Coquitlam, Vancouver, Langley & North Vancouver BC

Antiviral (2012)

This sci-fi thriller was filmed in Hamilton & Toronto ON

Dead Ringers (1988)

Canadian director David Cronenberg's psychological thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

Halloween: Resurrection (2002) read more

This sequel in the H20 timeline of the franchise was filmed in Coquitlam & Vancouver BC

Wrong Turn (2003)

This teen slasher was filmed in Uxbridge, Hamilton & Toronto ON

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)

This slasher sequel was filmed in Vancouver BC

Orphan: First Kill (2022)

This slasher prequel was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Orphan (2009)

This psychological Slasher was filmed in Montreal QC, Toronto, & Port Hope ON

Longlegs (2024) read more

This creepy psychological thriller was filmed in Maple Ridge & Vancouver BC

Beyond The Black Rainbow (2010)

This psychological sci-fi was filmed in Vancouver BC

The Changeling (1980)

This paranormal mystery was filmed in Victoria, Vancouver & West Vancouver BC

Prey (2022)

This alien invasion thriller was filmed in Calgary AB

Frankenstein (2025) read more

This remake of the classic tale was filmed in Toronto & North Bay ON

Wait Until Dark (1967)

This many times copied psychological thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Haunter (2013)

This haunted house mystery was filmed in Brantford & Toronto ON

In The Mouth Of Madness (1994) read more

This mind-bending supernatural thriller was filmed in Toronto, Unionville & Markham ON

Prom Night (1980)

This Slasher was filmed in Richmond Hill & Toronto ON

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II

This great slasher sequel was filmed in Toronto ON & Edmonton AB

Les Affames "Ravenous" (2017)

This French Canadian Zombie flick was filmed in Ham-Nord, Saint-Adrian & Wotton QC

Warm bodies (2013)

This zombie romance was was filmed in Montreal QC

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Beastly (2011)

This modern reimagining of Beauty and the Beast was filmed in Montreal QC

Mom's Got A Date With a Vampire (2000) read more

This family-friendly vampire flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

This dinosaur fantasy adventure movie was filmed in Montreal QC

The Gate (1987)

This teen supernatural movie was filmed in Kleinberg & Toronto ON

The Scream Team (2002) read more

This kid's classic adventure was filmed in Toronto & Unionville ON

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Believe it or not, this fantasy movie was filmed in Montreal QC, North Vancouver, Burnaby & Vancouver BC

Twitches (2005) read more

This Disney hit was filmed in Toronto ON

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

This ghost infested sequel was filmed in Drumheller, Beiseker, Fort McLeod & Calgary AB

Psycho Goreman (2020)

This monster comedy was filmed in Ste. Catherines ON

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

This fantasy adventure movie was filmed in Montreal QC

Mirror Mirror (2012)

This reimagining of the Snow White fairytale was filmed in Montreal QC

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