An American supernatural horror film directed by Leigh Whannell, it is a reboot of the 1941 film of the same name. The film was shot in picturesque New Zealand, whose landscapes added an eerie beauty and tension to the story. The main scenes were filmed in the rural area of Mangaroa, near Upper Hutt. This location, with its secluded atmosphere and harsh natural conditions, became the perfect backdrop for a story about the supernatural.

Filming Locations:

The Shelter

In the Movie

Scene where After a car accident, the characters flee to a shelter – a small cabin surrounded by forest. The bright, cozy building becomes a haven for the family, panicking as they escape from the danger and horror lurking in the wilds.

In Reality

The scene was filmed In Mangaroa – a rural settlement near the city of Upper Hutt, located in the lower part of the North Island of New Zealand. It includes holiday quarters and farms surrounded by hills, which are usually covered with a layer of snow in winter. Here the characters found shelter.

The Forest

In the Movie

Scene where The father turns into a wolf, and the threat of being bitten in the side no longer seems so innocent. The mother and child have to hide in the dark forest with weapons in hand. The tense scene becomes even more terrifying when the dense forest thickets are visible in the background.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Near Wellington, where sprawling forests create a terrifying atmosphere for the film. Thus, the forest becomes not just a natural backdrop, but a living entity, filling every frame with a disturbing sense of danger.