The film was primarily shot in several locations in Utah, including Park City, Salt Lake City, and Sandy. The story follows the Graham family, who uncover terrifying secrets after the death of their secretive grandmother. Annie Graham, a miniature artist played by Toni Collette, begins to notice increasingly disturbing events that seem connected to her family's dark legacy. What starts as grief gradually turns into something far more sinister, involving occult rituals and an ancient demon named Paimon. The production skillfully utilized Utah's diverse landscapes: from elite gated communities in White Pine Canyon in Park City to the historic Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. The Wasatch Mountains served as a dramatic natural backdrop for several outdoor scenes. It was director Ari Aster's feature debut, and the following year he directed «Midsommar». The film's score was composed by Colin Stetson, which greatly contributed to the deeply unsettling atmosphere throughout the film.

Filming Locations:

Group Therapy / School Exterior (Pioneer Building)

In the Movie

Scene where Annie attends a support group session after her loss and openly talks about her family's difficult history, including her mother's secrecy and the mental health issues that plagued her relatives. The Fairpark was also used in other scenes as the exterior of the school.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Utah State Fairpark, specifically in the Pioneer Building, a historic pavilion on the fairgrounds in Salt Lake City. The Fairpark has been used multiple times for various film projects. Interestingly, the nearby Gadsby Power Plant across the road was used in Halloween 6 for the scene of Jamie's escape from Smith's Grove.

The Pole Scene (Decapitation)

In the Movie

Scene where Peter drives home from a party with Charlie in the back seat; she sticks her head out the window and her head hits a roadside telephone pole, resulting in a shocking decapitation — one of the film's most harrowing moments.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on Richardson Flat Road, a rural road in the Park City area, Utah. The road runs through open countryside east of the city, surrounded by fields and hills. The pole seen in the film was likely a prop installed specifically for the scene and later removed. The location is quite remote and provides the necessary dark, desolate atmosphere for this key episode.

Group Therapy / School Exterior (Utah State Fairpark)

In the Movie

Scene where Annie attends a group therapy session and openly talks about her family's complex history, and in a separate episode, this building also serves as the facade of the school that her son Peter attends.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Utah State Fairpark, specifically near the Pioneer Building and Grand Building in Salt Lake City. This is a historic venue that hosts the annual Utah State Fair and other events. The old architectural style made it convenient for filming, so both the group therapy scene and the school exterior were shot here.

Charlie's Funeral — Larkin Sunset Gardens

In the Movie

Scene where the Graham family gathers for Charlie's funeral, with the impressive Wasatch Mountains in the background, adding scale and emphasizing the mournful, solemn nature of the scene.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Sandy, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain range. The mountains create a striking and very noticeable backdrop that works well in the frame. The cemetery and funeral home have been operating for decades and serve the entire Salt Lake City metropolitan area.

The Graham Family Home

In the Movie

Scene where shows the exterior of the Graham family home, immediately establishing the secluded and affluent mountain setting where the family lives and where most of the film's horror unfolds inside and around the house.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a private home in an exclusive gated community in the White Pine Canyon area of Park City. The house is situated among mountains and dense forest, giving the film an isolated and unsettling atmosphere. Due to the gated nature of the community, the location is virtually inaccessible to the public and remains one of the most hidden filming locations.