Your horror movie watching might spike a bit this week as we head into Halloween weekend, but did you know that some horror movies were actually filmed right here in Illinois ?

Horror Movies Filmed Across Illinois

I’m not about to watch any of these myself (although I have seen two, Child’s Play and The Amityville Horror ). Horror films aren’t my thing. But if you’re challenging yourself to watch some scary movies this week or over the weekend, you might want to add these to your list.

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Illinois’ Prime Locations for Filmmakers

Several horror films have been shot in Illinois over the years, thanks to the state’s prime filming locations

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