Atlanta is known as the Hollywood of the South, or, affectionately, Y’allywood. And it’s no secret: we’ve had our fair share of films, TV shows, reality TV, and more shot right here in the A. And this spooky season, we want to make a list of some of the most famous horror films & thrillers shot right here in the ATL. Keep scrolling to see our picks!
1. Weapons (2025)
Written and directed by Zach Cregger, Weapons took the world by storm last year.
The film used tons of Georgia, and specifically Atlanta, shooting locations, including spots in:
- Poncey-Highland (Manuel’s Tavern)
- Covington, GA (The BP gas station)
- Decatur (police department scenes)
- Jonesboro
- Stone Mountain
- East Point
Learn more about the film on its IMDb, here!
2. Bugonia (2025)
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia is a dark comedy alien-invasion movie with tons of psychological thriller aspects.
‘Bugonia’ filmed in many locations around the U.S., U.K., and Greece. A significant portion of the film is shot in Atlanta, including:
- Jackson Street Bridge
- West End
- Ansley Park
- Downtown Atlanta, near Wall Street
You can learn more about the film on its IMDb, here!
3. Scream 2 (1997)
Directed by horror icon Wes Craven, Scream 2 is the sequel to the famous Scream movie. And its Georgia claim to fame? Most of the outdoor shots were filmed at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, and Georgia Tech.
Georgians familiar with the area will recognize Agnes Scott from the gazebo scene where Sidney and Dewy have their first conversation.
You can learn all about Scream 2 on their IMDb, here!
4. Zombieland (2009) & Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
If you’re looking to watch a zombie movie, the classic Zombieland films are a go-to. And they also filmed in the ATL and in Georgia!
Zombieland was primarily filmed in:
- Atlanta
- Valdosta
- Newnan
- Atlanta Motor Speedway
And Zombieland: Double Tap filmed in Macon, Jackson and at Tyler Perry Studios.
5. Halloween II (2009)
Separate from the original ‘Halloween’ series with Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Halloween II is Rob Zombie’s slasher horror.
The film shot in:
- Decatur
- Atlanta
- Covington
Learn all about it on their IMDb, here!
It’s not too late to curl up on the couch with some popcorn and a good scary movie, Atlanta! And hey, you might even recognize your neighborhood in the film!