Prime Video has dropped the comedy-horror movie Totally Killer on its platform, and it does seem that recently there has been a trend in these kinds of movies that mix horror and comedy together — already this year we have seen Cocaine Bear, The Blackening, Renfield, and Romanchan. However, that is perhaps an article for another time. In the meantime, we are focusing on Totally Killer and specifically some of the background to the film’s production, so relax for two minutes and imagine it’s still the 1980s as we answer the question of where Totally Killer was filmed.
While primarily shot in and around Canada, there are some iconic landmarks to spot, as well as an impressive parking lot recreation that’s definitely worth exploring.
Note: The following may necessarily contain some spoilers about some of the movie’s plot.
Where was Totally Killer filmed? – A breakdown of locations
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The whole film was shot in and around Vancouver which is a large city in western Canada and no stranger to film crews.
Vancouver has been part of the filmmaking industry since the early 1900s and the industry provides a huge income, but why is it so popular? The main reason is, of course, money.
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It is less expensive to shoot your movie in Vancouver, as opposed to the U.S. as the Canadian Federal and Provincial Governments offer very lucrative tax breaks if you film there.
On top of that, Vancouver’s architecture and locations are easily dressed to look like major U.S. cities and the diverse nature of the landscape offers pretty much everything filmmakers need to film there.
Of course, with the industry using Vancouver regularly, there are a huge number of very experienced and talented workers who are incredibly competent and well-versed in all aspects of filmmaking, so directors have everything they need when they start production.
Templeton Drive, Vancouver
One of the locations you can spot in the film is the school that was used for the fictional Vernon High School in the movie. Templeton Secondary School, which is located at 727 Templeton Drive in Vancouver, was used for the shots needed for the school scenes.
The school is a public secondary school and is found in the Grandview-Woodland area in East Vancouver.
Bridge Studios
The Bridge Studios were utilized in the filming of this movie and this is a popular venue for film crews due to its vast facilities and convenience.
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Situated on a 15-acre site, the venue is 30 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver making it very accessible, and it is also North America’s third largest production centre.
Shows such as Midnight Mass and The Good Doctor were filmed here, and the studio has hosted over a thousand productions since opening in 1987.
Parking Lot in Vancouver
The film required a carnival for a major scene and had to recreate one in a parking lot, borrowing the rides from real carnivals and setting it up in the lot to create the effect of a real fun fair.
Additional reading:
- Totally Killer Ending Explained
- Why is Totally Killer Rated R?
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