March 13, 2025 #1 Local News, Information and Event Source for the Century City/Westwood areas.

Horror Movies Filmed at UCLA

Fright Night, Scream 2, What Lies Beneath and more

By Keldine Hull

Ranked among the top universities in the world, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is known for its strong academic programs and groundbreaking research. It’s also a filming location for hundreds of movies and television shows. With Halloween just around the corner, here’s a look at some of the horror movies filmed at UCLA. 

Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night Part 2 (1988)

For the 1980’s horror movie aficionados, Fright Night combined just the right amount of camp and horror to place it among some of the best horror films to come out of that decade. After a teen discovers the newest member of his neighborhood is, in fact, a vampire, he seeks help from an actor in a television show. Starring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale and Amana Bearse and written and directed by Tom Holland, Fright Night took home four award wins including Best Horror Film at the 1986 Saturn Awards. Fright Night Part 2, starring Roddy McDowall, William Ragsdale and Traci Lind, continues the story with even more vampires out for blood-sucking revenge. Both movies were filmed at UCLA. 

Scream 2 (1997) and Scream 3 (2000)

The Wes Craven classic starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette picks up two years after the first series of murders in Scream. Sidney Prescott, played by Campbell, is once again at the center of a murderous rampage by a masked killer. According to the International Movie Database (IMDb), the scene where Randy, played by Jamie Kennedy, and Dewey, played by Arquette, have coffee and talk about the rules of scary movies was filmed at UCLA’s Kerckhoff Hall. Trouble continues to follow Sidney in Scream 3, this time on the set of the fictitious movie within a movie, Stab 3. According to IMDb, the scene where Gale Weathers, played by Cox, talks to a group of young reporters was filmed at UCLA’s Moore Hall. 

What Lies Beneath (2000)

Starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer and directed by Robert Zemeckis, What Lies Beneath received seven award wins, including Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards. Pfeiffer plays the wife of a beloved research scientist, played by Ford, who fears that her Vermont home is being haunted by a ghost. While the film was mostly set and filmed in Vermont, a few scenes were also shot at Royce Hall in UCLA. 

Other horror movies filmed at UCLA include: The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975), starring Michael Sarrazin, Jennifer O’ Neill and Margot Kidder; Night of the Creeps (1986), starring Jason Lively, Tom Atkins and Steve Marshall; A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), starring Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp and Craig Wasson; Nightwatch (1997), starring Ewan McGregor, Nick Nolte and Anais Evans; The Eye (2008), starring Jessica Alba, Parker Posey and Alessandro Nivola; and Happy Death Day (2017), starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard and Ruby Modine. 

in News
Related Posts

(Video) Baltaire’s Amazing 10th Anniversary Party

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

The Greek Salad prepared table side. Bluefin Toro with Crispy Rice, wasabi, spicy mayo, pickled ginger. Chateaubriand, 16 oz, with...

(Video) Wildfire Attorney. Law Offices of Allen Farshi

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

How The Law Offices of Allen Farshi Can Safeguard You Amid Wildfire Loss. For more information, check out the video...

Baltaire Celebrates 10 Years with a ‘Decade of Decadence’ Anniversary Bash On Saturday

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Brentwood’s Iconic Steakhouse Marked a Milestone With an Unforgettable Night of Fine Dining Last Saturday night was the official party...

(Video) H&H Bagels Now Open in Santa Monica

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

The New York Bagel Spot finally arrived at 710 Montana to crowds and long lines. Here’s that bagel sandwich goodness....

The Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in West Los Angeles, Where to Eat, Drink & Party

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

From Irish-Inspired Brunches to Green Beer Towers & Drag Bingo, We’ve Got You Covered Los Angeles is going all out...

Eat + Drink West Hollywood Returns for a Month-Long Culinary Celebration

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Dine, Drink, and Support Hospitality Workers Affected by Wildfires Eat + Drink West Hollywood is making a grand return this...

Michelin Unveils Newest Additions to Its California Guide, Seven Los Angeles Restaurants Recognized

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Exciting New Dining Destinations Join the Michelin Selection in Los Angeles, Culver City, Santa Monica ​The Michelin Guide has recently...

Evacuation Warnings Issued for LA Burn Areas, PCH Closure Announced as Storm Approaches

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Residents in High-Risk Zones Urged to Prepare for Possible Mudslides Officials have issued evacuation warnings for multiple areas in Los...

Metro LA to Hold Community Meeting on D Line Extension in Beverly Hills This Week

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Construction Updates, Transit Improvements for La Cienega and Rodeo Stations Metro is inviting the public to an in-person community meeting...

Flux Screening Series Returns with Daring Short Films and Music Videos at the Hammer Museum

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Experience Avant Garde Cinema, Live Filmmaker Presentations, and Guest DJ Sonrista The Flux Screening Series is set to bring the...

Brazen Burglars Target Pico Robertson Businesses in Early Morning Heist

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Smash-and-Grab Crew Ransacks Kosher Pizza Shop and Pharmacy A trio of burglars wearing hooded sweatshirts ransacked a pizza shop and...

Menendez Family Blasts DA Hochman’s Decision, Calls for Justice in Resentencing Review

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

The Justice for Lyle and Erik Coalition Condemns District Attorney Hochman The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez has condemned...

First Measles Case of 2025 Confirmed in LA County Amid Growing Outbreak in the United States

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Health Officials Urge Vaccination and Symptom Monitoring for Unvaccinated Residents ​The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has...

Sunset Strip Staple Rock & Reilly’s Seems to Close Just Before St. Patrick’s Day

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Last Call? Rock & Reilly’s on Sunset Strip Reportedly Closes Its Doors ​Rock & Reilly’s Irish Pub, a well-known establishment...

Security Guard Shoots Suspect Who Crashed Car Into L.A. Dispensary

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

Masked Suspect Drove Into a Marijuana Dispensary in Sawtelle  Armed security at a marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood...