The film "Dark Water" was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Filming Locations:

Henry Hudson Elementary School

In the Movie

In Reality

Roosevelt Island Tramway (Manhattan Station)

In the Movie

Scene where characters use the tram connection between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, emphasizing daily commutes and a sense of isolation as they move to the island. The tram cabins, queues, and approach to crossing the river help set the New York atmosphere of the story and a tense mood.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the operating Roosevelt Island Tramway terminal on Manhattan's East Side, a well-known New York aerial system for crossing the East River to Roosevelt Island. The station area includes a street-level entrance, ticket booths, turnstiles, and access to cabins for public transport.

Dahlia's Apartment Building (540 Main St / 'Eastwood')

In the Movie

Scene where the shabby exterior of the apartment and the surrounding residential environment set the family's new base, highlighting limited finances and a claustrophobic routine. The location supports key plot points related to the building's condition, noises from above, and the persistent water problem.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a residential building on the main street of Roosevelt Island, corresponding to the mention of '540 Eastwood' for the apartment. The actual location is in a densely populated residential area of the island, near pedestrian paths and typical Roosevelt Island streetscape.