- “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Though primarily set in other locations, some scenes were filmed in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- “Prisoners” (2013) – This intense thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal was filmed partially in West Virginia.
- “October Sky” (1999) – Based on a true story, this inspiring film is set in the coal mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia.
- “We Are Marshall” (2006) – This sports drama tells the story of the Marshall University soccer program in Huntington, West Virginia.
- “Super 8” (2011) – Though not set in West Virginia, this sci-fi thriller directed by Steven Spielberg was filmed in parts of the state.
- “The Mothman Prophecies” (2002) – This supernatural thriller starring Richard Gere is set in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
- “Matewan” (1987) – This historical drama, directed by John Sayles, tells the story of the coal miners’ strike in Matewan, West Virginia.
- “Dawn of the Dead” (1978) – Though primarily set in a suburban Pittsburgh mall, some scenes were filmed in Monroeville, West Virginia.
- “American Fable” (2016) – This mystery thriller takes place on a farm in rural West Virginia.
- “Wrong Turn” (2003) – This horror film takes place in the fictional West Virginia town of Harper’s Ferry.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in West Virginia
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