These 13 horror movies filmed in NC are streaming this Halloween
Key Takeaways
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- North Carolina hosts at least 13 notable horror films across cities statewide.
- Wilmington, Asheville and Charlotte recur as primary shooting hubs for classics.
- Most films stream across services like Prime, Hulu, Max, Peacock and Tubi.
Spooky season is here, and if you’re queuing up horror favorites this Halloween, don’t be surprised if some of those eerie backdrops look a little familiar.
North Carolina has long been a go-to filming spot for thrillers, slashers and cult classics alike.
So if you want your next scary movie night to hit a little closer to home, here are a few chilling picks— all filmed right here in the Tar Heel State — listed in alphabetical order:
“Alien Abduction” (2014)
- Filming locations in NC: Asheville, Boone, Bryson City, Foscoe
- Starring: Katherine Sigismund, Corey Eid, Riley Polanski
- Synopsis: “A vacationing family encounters an alien threat in this thriller based on the real-life Brown Mountain Lights phenomenon in North Carolina.”
- How to watch: Stream on Roku Channel, Tubi and Prime Video.
“Cabin Fever” (2002)
- Filming locations in NC: Mocksville, Mount Airy and Winston-Salem
- Starring: Jordan Ladd, Rider Strong, James DeBello
- Synopsis: “Five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying flesh-eating virus, which attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals.”
- How to watch: Stream on Hulu via STARZ channel add-on and AMC+.
“Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever” (2009)
- Filming locations in NC: Wilmington
- Starring: Rider Strong, Noah Segan, Alexi Wasser
- Synopsis: “A high school prom faces a deadly threat: a flesh-eating virus that spreads via a popular brand of bottled water.”
- How to watch: Stream on Prime Video.
“Cat’s Eye” (1985)
- Filming locations in NC: Wilmington
- Starring: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King
- Synopsis: “A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.”
- How to watch: Stream on Prime Video.
“The Conjuring” (2013)
- Filming locations in NC: Currie, Wilmington
- Starring: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston
- Synopsis: “Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.”
- How to watch: Stream on Max, AMC+ and Prime Video.
“Evil Dead II” (1987)
- Filming locations in NC: Wadesboro, Wilmington
- Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks
- Synopsis: “Ash Williams, the lone survivor of an earlier onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits, holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack.”
- How to watch: Stream on Hulu and Max.
“Halloween Kills” (2021)
- Filming locations in NC: Wilmington
- Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak
- Synopsis: “Surviving victims of Michael Myers form a vigilante mob and vow to end his reign of terror.”
- How to watch: Stream on Peacock Premium.
“Hannibal” (2001)
- Filming locations in NC: Asheville
- Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman
- Synopsis: “Living in exile, Dr. Hannibal Lecter tries to reconnect with now disgraced F.B.I. Agent Clarice Starling, and finds himself a target of revenge from a powerful victim.”
- How to watch: Stream on Prime Video and Roku Channel.
“Honeymoon” (2014)
- Filming locations in NC: Hendersonville
- Starring: Rose Leslie, Harry Treadaway, Ben Huber
- Synopsis: “A newlywed couple finds their lake-country honeymoon descend into chaos after Paul finds Bea wandering and disoriented in the middle of the night.”
- How to watch: Stream on Peacock, Roku Channel, Tubi and Prime Video.
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997)
- Filming locations in NC: Durham, Southport
- Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Anne Heche
- Synopsis: “Four young friends bound by a tragic accident are reunited when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac in their small seaside town.”
- How to watch: Stream on AMC+ and Prime Video.
“SCREAM” (2022)
- Filming locations in NC: Wilmington
- Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette
- Synopsis: “25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.”
- How to watch: Stream on Hulu and Paramount+.
“Silver Bullet” (1985)
- Filming locations in NC: Burgaw, Wilmington
- Starring: Gary Busey, Everette McGill, Corey Haim
- Synopsis: “In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.”
- How to watch: Stream on AMC+ and Pluto TV.
Bonus addition
In true Halloween spirit, we couldn’t stop at 12, so we’re rounding it up to a chilling 13 with this horror flick filmed in Charlotte.
“Tusk” (2014)
- Filming locations in NC: Charlotte, Cramerton
- Starring: Justin Long, Michael Parks, Haley Joel Osment
- Synopsis: “A brash and arrogant podcaster gets more than he bargained for when he travels to Canada to interview a mysterious recluse ... who has a rather disturbing fondness for walruses.”
- How to watch: Stream on Prime Video and Fandango.
Reporting by The News & Observer’s Chyna Blackmon contributed to this story.
This story was originally published October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM with the headline "These 13 horror movies filmed in NC are streaming this Halloween."
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Chyna Blackmon
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