Terrifying movies, shows, books and podcasts with Vermont ties (2025)

With Halloween just around the corner, Vermonters are gearing up to celebrate the spookiest night of the year.As part of New England, Vermont has a rich history of horror in media. Here are some of our favorite picks for the books, movies and podcasts with ties to Vermont you should watch to get yourself in the Halloween spirit this season.Movies"Beetlejuice": Did you know this cult classic flick from 1988 was filmed in Vermont? It's true —Despite the film's setting in the fictional village of Winter River, Connecticut, Beetlejuice has deep Vermont roots. All of the outdoor scenes in the film were shot in East Corinth, a village in the town of Corinth, according to the movie's official Wikipedia page. If you're in the area, check out these two locations that are featured prominently in the movie, including this covered bridge as well as the Beetlejuice house.This year, the "Ghost with the Most" put Vermont back in the spotlight with the release of the smash-hit sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" that filmed in the same East Corinth locations as the original back in 2023. The film made even more headlines during filming when several pieces of movie memorabilia were stolen from the set, including an iconic statue seen in the first film.Where to stream: Max"The Trouble with Harry": While this is technically a dark comedy film, The Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock, filmed this 1954 film in several Vermont locations, including Craftsbury Common. The film itself is about what happens when a group of people in a Vermont village react to finding the body of a dead man on a hillside. It may not scratch your itch for horror, but this film will definitely give you the fall vibes you need to get your spooky season watch list off on the right start.Where to stream: Available to rent on all major streaming platforms"What Lies Beneath": This supernatural horror thriller was filmed at DAR State Park in West Addison. A special house was constructed specifically for the movie, and other parts of the film were shot in several locations in Chittenden and Washington counties, according to Vermonter.com.Unlike Beetlejuice, the film's plot is centered entirely in Vermont as well, with a couple played by Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer living in a haunted house in an unnamed Vermont town.Where to stream: Peacock, PhiloShows"Wednesday": This wildly popular Addams' Family spin-off series starring Jenna Ortega takes place in a fictitious version of Jericho, Vermont, with some nods to Burlington (a notable scene takes place at the Burlington train station). Despite Vermont's influence over the show, the entire series was actually filmed in Romania. However, real-life Vermonter Luis Guzman is a series regular, playing Wednesday's father, Gomez Adams, in several episodes of season 1. A second season of the show is currently in the works.Where to stream: Netflix"The Haunting of Hill House": Although it hasn't been expressly confirmed, many people believe the Jennings Music Building on the Bennington College campus in Bennington is the inspiration for the ghoulish house portrayed in the Netflix limited series "The Haunting of Hill House."Shirley Jackson, the author of the book on which the streaming series is based, lived near the building, as her husband, Stanley Edgar Hyman, was a professor at Bennington College. Over the years, students have reported strange goings-on in the imposing ivy-covered gray stone mansion that sits perched atop a looming hill, including ghostly footsteps, instruments playing themselves and locked windows that fling themselves open.For those interested in the Netflix iteration, the show follows a group of siblings who grew up in the most haunted home in the country and the effects that haunting has on their lives. Warning: This show is definitely not for kids.Where to stream: NetflixPodcasts"Lore": This anthology podcast series by Aaron Mahnke recounts urban legends, myths, and real-life tragic events throughout history, and is a perfect listen during the months of September and October to help get you in the spooky spirit. Stories about Vermont are featured in the following episodes:Episode 67: "The Red Coats" - Legends about the Bennington Triangle and Glastenbury Mountain.Episode 84: "A Family Affair" - Discusses the supposedly clairvoyant Eddy Brothers in the town of Chittenden.Episode 90: "Mind the Gap" - All about lake monsters, including the myth of Vermont's own "Champ" in Lake Champlain.Episode 97: "Misplaced" - Details the murder trial of Stephen and Jesse Boorn in Manchester, Vermont.Episode 111: "Inside Job" - Discusses the life of Lucy Ainsworth Cooke, AKA "Sleeping Lucy," an alleged clairvoyant in rural Vermont in the 1800s.With haunting music, an engaging narrator and a chilling premise, Lore is a podcast worth getting creeped out over.Lore is available to stream for free on various podcast apps or at Lorepodcast.com. There is also an Amazon Prime limited-series, but none of the episodes feature specifically on Vermont.Books"Green Mountain Ghosts, Ghouls and Unsolved Mysteries" and "The Vermont Ghost Guide": Many Vermonters know author Joseph A. Citro for his classic 1987 horror novel "Shadow Child," but for a real Halloween scare, check out some of his books chronicling the legends and myths of Vermont and New England. Citro, sometimes referred to as the "Bard of the Bizarre," serves as an excellent guide for anyone looking to learn more about what truly makes Vermont weird.Bonus: Stephen King stories with Vermont tiesNo list of New England-centric horror would be complete without mention of the Master of Horror himself, Stephen King. Although none of Stephen King's works are based entirely in Vermont, several of them reference or feature a fictional town in the Green Mountain State called Stovington, according to the Stephen King Wiki."The Shining": Jack Torrence became the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel in Colorado after he was fired from his teaching job for breaking his son's arm and assaulting a student at Stovington Preparatory School."The Stand": The town of Stovington features heavily in King's sweeping novel about a fictional viral outbreak. One of the main characters, Stuart "Stu" Redman is taken to a CDC facility in Stovington after he is exposed to the virus."Christine": Stovington is mentioned briefly in King's novel about a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury. One of the main characters, Arnie Cunningham, drives through the town at one point in the story.