Here it is, the scariest films shot right here in the Sunshine State. Never mind that some of these films may have only had one or two scenes shot here, or that the word "scariest" is completely subjective, none of that matters. We ranked these films using a scientific rubric that measured flicks from "kinda scary" to "go to bed with the lights on scary." Also, you might notice that many of these films were shot in Central Florida, specifically Orlando!
25 scary movies filmed in Florida you should be watching this fall
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 1:37 pm
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25. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Filmed in Silver Springs, Fla. and Jacksonville, Fla.
The Gill-man ain't going down without a fight. Scientists venture to the Amazon and attempt to capture an amphibious prehistoric lurking in the jungle and hellbent on killing.
Filmed in Silver Springs, Fla. and Jacksonville, Fla.
The Gill-man ain't going down without a fight. Scientists venture to the Amazon and attempt to capture an amphibious prehistoric lurking in the jungle and hellbent on killing.
24. Jaws 3-D (1983)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
It's Dennis Quaid to the rescue when a 35-foot shark runs amuck after tourists get trapped in Sea World. Could this be the precursor to Sharknado?
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
It's Dennis Quaid to the rescue when a 35-foot shark runs amuck after tourists get trapped in Sea World. Could this be the precursor to Sharknado?
23. Jack-O (1995)
Filmed in Geneva, Fla.; Apopka, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Longwood, Fla.; Orlando, Fla.; Zellwood, Fla.
Three friends goofing off in an ancient cemetery unleash the hell that is Mr. Jack the Pumpkin Man. Expectedly, he kills the trio, then seeks out the family that presumably turned him into a pumpkin.
Filmed in Geneva, Fla.; Apopka, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Longwood, Fla.; Orlando, Fla.; Zellwood, Fla.
Three friends goofing off in an ancient cemetery unleash the hell that is Mr. Jack the Pumpkin Man. Expectedly, he kills the trio, then seeks out the family that presumably turned him into a pumpkin.
22. Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
The third installment of the Sharknado series brings the apocalyptic superstorm down to Orlando. As if we didn't have enough shit to deal with, now Mother Nature is throwing airborne sharks at us.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
The third installment of the Sharknado series brings the apocalyptic superstorm down to Orlando. As if we didn't have enough shit to deal with, now Mother Nature is throwing airborne sharks at us.
21. Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! (2008)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
A scientist is working on a cure for cancer until a drug addict visits and swaps the cure for sinister drugs. One thing leads to another and some prostitutes end up taking the drugs and turning into ravenous zombies. It's an all-out blood bath as strippers and zombies battle it out in the Grindhouse strip club.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
A scientist is working on a cure for cancer until a drug addict visits and swaps the cure for sinister drugs. One thing leads to another and some prostitutes end up taking the drugs and turning into ravenous zombies. It's an all-out blood bath as strippers and zombies battle it out in the Grindhouse strip club.
20. Manhunter (1986)
Filmed in Fort Myers, Fla. and Clearwater, Fla.
Manhunter was the first to bring notorious fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter to the big screen. The film explores the long-term effects of partaking in FBI forensic work by focusing on criminal profiler Will Graham and Hannibal the Cannibal.
Filmed in Fort Myers, Fla. and Clearwater, Fla.
Manhunter was the first to bring notorious fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter to the big screen. The film explores the long-term effects of partaking in FBI forensic work by focusing on criminal profiler Will Graham and Hannibal the Cannibal.
19. Kruel (2015)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla. and Jacksonville, Fla.
As if you needed more evidence to stay away from ice cream trucks, Kruel features a psychotic killer who parades around as an ice cream man to get closer to his targets.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla. and Jacksonville, Fla.
As if you needed more evidence to stay away from ice cream trucks, Kruel features a psychotic killer who parades around as an ice cream man to get closer to his targets.
18. The Final Destination (2009)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Premonitions become reality in this gory horror film. All of your worst fears, like getting trapped and shredded to death in a car wash, are fair game in this continuation of the Final Destination series.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Premonitions become reality in this gory horror film. All of your worst fears, like getting trapped and shredded to death in a car wash, are fair game in this continuation of the Final Destination series.
17. Mansion of Blood (2015)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Gary Busey plays a creepy servant alongside 104-year-old Carla Laemmle in the horrifically funny Mansion of Blood. Guests at a mansion fall victim to a witch's curse that spirals out of control which causes all sorts of mischief like revenge killings and monster summonings. What else were you expecting from a Gary Busey movie?
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Gary Busey plays a creepy servant alongside 104-year-old Carla Laemmle in the horrifically funny Mansion of Blood. Guests at a mansion fall victim to a witch's curse that spirals out of control which causes all sorts of mischief like revenge killings and monster summonings. What else were you expecting from a Gary Busey movie?
16. Psycho IV (1990)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Norman Bates is at it again. For some stupid reason, the mental hospital responsible for Bates released him, and then he got married to a young nurse. Since he's expecting a child, he fears the kid will inherit his penchant for murder, so he calls in to a radio show to get it all off his chest.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Norman Bates is at it again. For some stupid reason, the mental hospital responsible for Bates released him, and then he got married to a young nurse. Since he's expecting a child, he fears the kid will inherit his penchant for murder, so he calls in to a radio show to get it all off his chest.
15. Deadly Weekend (2013)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla. and Zellwood, Fla.
Things get deadly when two couples venturing in the woods let some secrets slip. Deadly Weekend stars 2007 Playmate of the Year, Sara Jean Underwood, who should be able to navigate out of the horrific Zellwood forest thanks to her years of experience as a Playboy bunny.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla. and Zellwood, Fla.
Things get deadly when two couples venturing in the woods let some secrets slip. Deadly Weekend stars 2007 Playmate of the Year, Sara Jean Underwood, who should be able to navigate out of the horrific Zellwood forest thanks to her years of experience as a Playboy bunny.
14. Devil's Advocate (1997)
Filmed in Gainesville, Fla. and Jacksonville, Fla.
A young Gainesville attorney takes a coveted job at a prestigious New York law firm. Plot twist: the head of the firm is literally Satan.
Filmed in Gainesville, Fla. and Jacksonville, Fla.
A young Gainesville attorney takes a coveted job at a prestigious New York law firm. Plot twist: the head of the firm is literally Satan.
13. Missionary (2013)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Mormon missionary Elder Kevin Brock meets newly separated mother Katherine. They start to get it on, but then Katherine wants to give her estranged marriage another go. This doesn't sit well with Kevin. He's going to use the glory of Mormonism to make Katherine his forever.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Mormon missionary Elder Kevin Brock meets newly separated mother Katherine. They start to get it on, but then Katherine wants to give her estranged marriage another go. This doesn't sit well with Kevin. He's going to use the glory of Mormonism to make Katherine his forever.
12. Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)
Filmed in St. Cloud, Fla.
You don't ever want to go to Pleasant Valley. Northeastern tourists are lured to this twisted Southern town, and then axed to bits, roasted for dinner, dismembered by horses, you name it. Two Thousand Maniacs! was shot in 15 days and supposedly featured all the citizens of St. Cloud.
Filmed in St. Cloud, Fla.
You don't ever want to go to Pleasant Valley. Northeastern tourists are lured to this twisted Southern town, and then axed to bits, roasted for dinner, dismembered by horses, you name it. Two Thousand Maniacs! was shot in 15 days and supposedly featured all the citizens of St. Cloud.
11. Last Shift (2014)
Filmed in Sanford, Fla.
Officer Jessica Loren should've done a little more research before taking a job at this closing police station. Told to wait for a Hazmat team to pick up biohazard waste, Loren gets terrorized by the ghost of cult leader John Michael Paymon who committed suicide in the police station a year ago.
Filmed in Sanford, Fla.
Officer Jessica Loren should've done a little more research before taking a job at this closing police station. Told to wait for a Hazmat team to pick up biohazard waste, Loren gets terrorized by the ghost of cult leader John Michael Paymon who committed suicide in the police station a year ago.
10. Nightmare (1981)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla. and Cocoa Beach, Fla.
When Florida man George Tatum was a young boy, he committed a murder. Now as an adult, he begins to have recurring nightmares about the incident. This leads him to go on a killing rampage to his ex-wife's house where his children currently reside. Hide your kids, hide your wives.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla. and Cocoa Beach, Fla.
When Florida man George Tatum was a young boy, he committed a murder. Now as an adult, he begins to have recurring nightmares about the incident. This leads him to go on a killing rampage to his ex-wife's house where his children currently reside. Hide your kids, hide your wives.
9. The Unbroken (2012)
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Sarah gets dumped. Sarah moves to crappy apartment. Sarah sees visions of a creepy kid in her mirror. Sarah has recurring nightmares about being murdered. Sarah visits a paranormal expert. Sarah has a neighbor that's too good to be true. Sarah discovers he is the root of all her fears. Sarah, we forgive you if you want to break your lease.
Filmed in Orlando, Fla.
Sarah gets dumped. Sarah moves to crappy apartment. Sarah sees visions of a creepy kid in her mirror. Sarah has recurring nightmares about being murdered. Sarah visits a paranormal expert. Sarah has a neighbor that's too good to be true. Sarah discovers he is the root of all her fears. Sarah, we forgive you if you want to break your lease.
8. Blood Rage (1987)
Filmed in St. Cloud, Fla.
Todd and Terry are twins. Todd gets sent to an insane asylum for committing a heinous crime. Surprise! It's actually Terry who's the crazy one. Todd breaks out of the asylum which sends Terry into a killing frenzy to ensure Todd gets sent back.
TL;DR Some dude gets in trouble for murders committed by his evil twin brother.
Filmed in St. Cloud, Fla.
Todd and Terry are twins. Todd gets sent to an insane asylum for committing a heinous crime. Surprise! It's actually Terry who's the crazy one. Todd breaks out of the asylum which sends Terry into a killing frenzy to ensure Todd gets sent back.
TL;DR Some dude gets in trouble for murders committed by his evil twin brother.
7. Day of the Dead (1985)
Filmed in Fort Myers, Fla. and Sanibel Island, Fla.
A small group of government officials and scientists have locked themselves in an underground bunker to solve the zombie epidemic that is raging above ground. Luckily for Floridians, these problem-solvers decided to set up shop in the Sunshine State.
Filmed in Fort Myers, Fla. and Sanibel Island, Fla.
A small group of government officials and scientists have locked themselves in an underground bunker to solve the zombie epidemic that is raging above ground. Luckily for Floridians, these problem-solvers decided to set up shop in the Sunshine State.
6. Cassadaga (2011)
Filmed in Cassadaga, Fla.
Lily is devastated by the death of her younger sister and heads to the spiritual lands of Cassadaga, Fla. to find some answers. Well, instead of answers, she meets Geppetto, a psychopathic serial killer.
Filmed in Cassadaga, Fla.
Lily is devastated by the death of her younger sister and heads to the spiritual lands of Cassadaga, Fla. to find some answers. Well, instead of answers, she meets Geppetto, a psychopathic serial killer.
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