National Canadian Film Day (April 16th)

There are more horror movies made in Canada than you are probably aware of,

Shhhhhhhhhh!

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

Friends watching a movie and eating popcorn

We have not included every movie, 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.

Click the links to read our review, rate the film, watch the trailer, and find out where you can stream.

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The Fly (1958)

The original sci-fi flick was filmed in Montreal QC

The Mask (1961)

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

Wait Until Dark (1967)

This many times copied psychological thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Black Christmas (1974) read more

This slasher masterpiece was filmed in Toronto ON

Shivers (1975)

This viral body horror terror was filmed in Montreal QC

Rabid (1977)

This early Cronenberg zombie flick was filmed in Montreal QC

The Brood (1979)

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

The Changeling (1980)

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

Terror Train (1980)

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

Prom Night (1980)

This Slasher was filmed in Richmond Hill & Toronto ON

Scanners (1981)

This sci-fi thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Happy Birthday To Me (1981)

This teen slasher was filmed in Montreal QC

Bloody Valentine (1981)

This holiday Slasher was filmed in Sydney Mines NS

The Thing (1982) read more

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

Videodrome (1983)

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

April Fool's Day (1986)

This teen slasher was filmed in Victoria BC

The Fly (1986) read more 

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

The Believers (1987)

This murder mystery thriller was partially filmed in Toronto ON

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

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

Pin (1988)

This psychological doll flick was filmed in Iberville & Montreal QC

The Brain (1988)

This sci-fi monster flick was filmed in Mississauga & Toronto ON

Dead Ringers (1988)

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

The Fly II (1989)

This sci-fi sequel was filmed in Burnaby & Vancouver BC

Nightbreed (1990)

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

In The Mouth Of Madness (1994) read more 

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

Screamers (1995)

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

Blood and Donuts (1995)

This vampire comedy flick took place and was filmed in Toronto ON

Crash (1996)

Cronenberg's controversial and disturbing erotic thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

Karmina (1996)

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

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

Blade (1998)

This superhero vampire movie was filmed in Vancouver BC

Urban Legend (1998)

This slasher was filmed in Peterborough & Toronto ON

eXistenZ (1999)

This cyber thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

Top Of The Food Chain (1999)

This parody horror with a cult following was filmed in Caledon ON

American Psycho (2000)

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

Ginger Snaps (2000) read more

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

Final Destination (2000)

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

Bruiser (2000)

This avant-garde slasher from George A. Romero was of course filmed in Toronto ON

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

Jason X (2001)

This sequel in space was filmed in Toronto ON

Blade II (2002)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Resident Evil (2002)

This zombie franchise was mostly filmed in Toronto ON

Halloween: Resurrection (2002) read more 

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

Final Destination 2 (2003)

This sequel was filmed in Campbell River & Vancouver BC

Scary Movie 3 (2003)

This hilarious third installment was also filmed in Vancouver BC

Fear Of The Dark (2003)

This paranormal flick was filmed in Montreal QC

Wrong Turn (2003)

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

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

This slasher franchise crossover was filmed in Toronto On & Vancouver BC

Red Rover (2003)

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

Gothika (2003)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Willard (2003)

This creepy thriller was filmed in North Vancouver & Vancouver BC

Blade: Trinity (2004)

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

Dawn Of The Dead (2004) read more

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

La Peau Blanche "White Skin" (2004)

This vampire thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

The Chronicles Of Riddick (2004)

This alien action thriller was filmed in Burnaby & Vancouver BC

Phil The Alien (2004)

This alien comedy was filmed in Paris, Toronto & Niagara Falls ON

Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

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

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004)

This sequel was filmed in Edmonton AB

Tamara (2005)

This sexy teen slasher was filmed in Winnipeg MB

The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (2005) read more 

This paranormal exorcism flick was filmed in Vancouver BC

Land Of The Dead (2005) read more

This zombie sequel was filmed in Kleinberg & Toronto ON

White Noise (2005)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Vancouver BC

Saw II (2005)

This gruesome torture porn sequel was filmed in Toronto On

Silent Hill (2006) read more

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

Fido (2006)

This comedic zombie parody was filmed in Kelowna BC

Saw III (2006)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Scary Movie 4 (2006)

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

Black Christmas (2006) read more

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

Final Destination 3 (2006)

This sequel was also filmed in Vancouver BC

Slither (2006) read more

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

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)

This slasher sequel was filmed in Vancouver BC

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2007) read more

This wonderfully silly monster flick was filmed in Ottawa ON

Saw IV (2007)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Diary Of The Dead (2007) read more

This found footage zombie flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Dead Silence (2007) read more

This creepy doll movie was filmed in Elora & Toronto ON

Pontypool (2008) read more

This cult classic zombie flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Saw V (2008)

This gruesome torture thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)

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

Orphan (2009) film page

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

Jennifer's Body (2009) read more

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

The Uninvited (2009)

This psychological mystery thriller was filmed in Vancouver BC

Survival Of The Dead (2009) read more

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

The Wild Hunt (2009)

This LARPing psychological thriller was filmed in Biccoline & Montreal QC

Splice (2009)

This supernatural sci-fi flick was filmed in Hamilton & Toronto ON

Saw VI (2009)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

This paranormal movie was filmed in Teulon & Winnipeg MB

Saw 3D (2010)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Mother's Day (2010)

This bloody thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Beyond The Black Rainbow (2010)

This psychological sci-fi was filmed in Vancouver BC

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

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

Tucker and Dale Vs Evil (2010) film page

This hilarious horror comedy was filmed in Bottrel & Cochrane AB

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

Grave Encounters (2011)

 This terrifying paranormal found footage flick was filmed in Coquitlam BC

Hobo With a shotgun (2011)

This gun slinging action comedy was filmed in Halifax & Dartmouth NS

Final Destination 5 (2011)

This sequel was also filmed in Vancouver BC

ATM (2012)

This thrilling slasher was filmed in Winnipeg MB

American Mary (2012)

This disturbing revenge body horror movie was filmed in Vancouver BC

Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)

This sequel was filmed in Toronto ON

Resident Evil : Retribution (2012)

This sequel was also filmed in Toronto & Kleinburg ON

Silent Night (2012) read more

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

Antiviral (2012)

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

Grave Encounters 2 (2012)

This sequel was filmed in Vancouver & Coquitlam BC

Horns (2013)

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

Haunter (2013)

This haunted house mystery was filmed in Brantford & Toronto ON

The Colony (2013)

This post-apocalyptic vampire thriller was filmed in Toronto & North Bay ON

Riddick (2013)

This sequel was filmed in Montreal QC

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

This haunting sequel was also filmed in Winnipeg MB

Cottage Country (2013)

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

Warm bodies (2013)

This zombie romance was was filmed in Montreal QC

The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones (2013)

This teen paranormal action flick was filmed in Hamilton & Toronto ON

Curse Of Chucky (2013) read more

This creepy doll slasher sequel was filmed in Winnipeg M

Afflicted (2013)

This found footage vampire thriller was filmed Vancouver BC

Mama (2013) read more

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

Backcountry (2014)

This survival thriller was filmed in Toronto, North Bay ON & Squamish BC

The Editor (2014)

This murder mystery slasher parody was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Wolves (2014)

This teen werewolf thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

Teen Lust (2014)

This satanic teen comedy was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Wolfcop (2014)

This werewolf comedy was filmed in Regina & Moose Jaw SK

A Christmas Horror Story (2015) read more

This holiday season classic was filmed in Toronto ON

The Witch (2015) read more

This terrifying witchcraft masterpiece was filmed in Kiosk ON

Poltergeist (2015)

This paranormal clown remake was filmed in Hamilton & Toronto ON

Crimson Peak (2015) read more

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

The Void (2016) read more

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

Arrival (2016)

This alien mystery was filmed in Montreal QC

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)

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

The boy (2016) read more

This extremely creepy doll movie was filmed in Victoria BC

Flatliners (2017)

This sci-fi thriller remake was filmed in Oakville, Cambridge & Toronto ON

Death Note (2017)

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

Wish Upon (2017) film page

this genie flick was filmed in Toronto ON

IT (2017) read more

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

Still/Born (2017)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Calgary AB

The Shape Of Water (2017) read more

This supernatural romance was filmed in Hamilton & Toronto ON

Cult Of Chucky (2017) read more

This sequel was also filmed in Winnipeg MB

Beyond Skyline (2017)

This alien invasion flick was partially filmed in Toronto ON

Jigsaw (2017)

This sequel in the 'Saw' franchise was filmed in Toronto ON

Les Affames "Ravenous" (2017)

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

Incident In A Ghostland (2018)

A psychological thriller filmed in Toronto ON & Winnipeg MB

Freaks (2018)

This supernatural thriller was filmed in Vancouver BC

I Still See You (2018)

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

I'll Take Your Dead (2018)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Orillia, Coldwater & Hamilton ON

He's Out There (2018)

This thrilling slasher was filmed in Lost River & Montreal QC

Pet Sematary (2019)

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

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

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

Random Acts Of Violence (2019)

Legendary Canadian Comedian Jay baruchel directs this bloody slasher filmed in Toronto & hamilton ON

IT Chapter Two (2019) read more

This sequel was filmed in Toronto & Port Hope ON

The Prodigy (2019)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

In The Tall Grass (2019)

This paranormal thriller was filmed in Toronto & Elmira ON

Ready Or Not (2019) read more

This bloody thriller was filmed in Oshawa & Toronto ON

Fractured (2019)

This psychological thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

The Lighthouse (2019)

This psychological thriller was filmed at Cape Forchu & Halifax NS

The Grudge (2019) read more

This haunted house sequel was filmed in Winnipeg MB

We Summon The Darkness (2019)

This bloody teen slasher was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Violation (2020)

This psychological revenge flick was filmed in QC

Run (2020)

This psychological thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Possessor (2020)

This violent tech crime flick was filmed in Toronto ON

Blood Quantum (2020) read more

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

Curse Of Aurore (2020) read more

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

Spiral (2021)

This bloody psychological thriller was filmed in Toronto ON

The Voyeurs (2021)

This mystery thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City (2021)

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

Brain Freeze (2021)

This Francophone zombie flick was filmed in Montreal QC

Prey (2022)

This alien invasion thriller was filmed in Calgary AB

Fresh (2022)

This disturbing thriller with a big twist was filmed in Burnaby & Vancouver BC

Orphan: First Kill (2022) film page

This slasher prequel was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Slash/Back (2022)

This indigenous sci-fi flick was filmed in Pangnirtung NU

Bed Rest (2022)

This paranormal mystery was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Violent Night (2022) read more

This hilarious Santa thriller was filmed in Winnipeg MB

Les Chambres Rouges "Red Rooms" (2023)

This psychological mystery thriller was filmed in Montreal QC

Scream VI (2023)

This slasher mystery comedy sequel was filmed in Montreal QC

The Sacrifice Game (2023)

This violent Christmas slasher was filmed in Oka & Montreal QC

My Animal (2023)

This queer werewolf romance flick was filmed in Timmins ON

Thanksgiving (2023)

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

Dream Scenario (2023)

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

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)

This prequel was filmed in Montreal QC

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)

This vampire comedy was filmed in 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!

Longlegs (2024) read more

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

Trap (2024)

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

Die Alone (2024)

This Zombie thriller was filmed in Regina SK

Nosferatu (2024) read more

This beautiful vampire remake was filmed in Toronto ON

Seeds (2024)

This indigenous mystery thriller was filmed in north Bay ON

Heretic (2024) read more

This psychological thriller was filmed in Squamish & Vancouver BC

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) read more 

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

Clown In A Cornfield (2025) read more

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

The Monkey (2025) read more

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

It Feeds (2025)

This psychological possession flick was filmed in Pickering & Hamilton ON

Frankenstein (2025) read more 

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

Family-Friendly Frights

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The Peanut Butter Solution (1985)

This paranormal children's fantasy classic was filmed in Montreal QC

The Gate (1987)

This teen supernatural movie was filmed in Kleinberg & Toronto ON

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

This family-friendly vampire flick was filmed in Toronto ON

The Scream Team (2002) read more

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

Twitches (2005) read more

This Disney hit was filmed in Toronto ON

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

This fantasy adventure movie was filmed in Montreal QC

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

This dinosaur fantasy adventure movie was filmed in Montreal QC

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

Beastly (2011)

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

Mirror Mirror (2012)

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

Zombies (2018)

This teen zombie musical was filmed in Toronto ON

Elijah And The Rock Creature (2018)

This sci-fi fantasy adventure was filmed in Yellowknife NWT

Psycho Goreman (2020)

This monster comedy was filmed in Ste. Catherines ON

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

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

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