Film was filmed as the ninth season of the long-running anthology horror series, drawing heavy inspiration from classic 1980s slasher films. The season is set at a fictional summer camp called Camp Redwood, where a group of young counselors find themselves targeted by a serial killer. The storyline pays homage to iconic horror franchises like Friday the 13th and Halloween, embracing the aesthetic and tropes of the era with big hair, neon colors, and synth-heavy music. Production took place primarily in the Los Angeles area, with the crew transforming local parks and outdoor locations into convincing woodland camp settings. The season features a smaller main cast compared to previous installments and leans more into straightforward slasher territory rather than the supernatural themes common in earlier seasons. Filming involved significant set construction in natural park environments, with fake trees and props used to disguise modern equipment and create an authentic 1980s summer camp atmosphere.

Filming locations:

Franklin Canyon Park

In the movie

Scene where the teaser trailers feature woodland shots depicting the eerie summer camp environment, including views of trails, wooded areas, and a bridge near which the crew installed a wired lamp as a set alteration. Fake trees were also set up to conceal production equipment, transforming the park into the fictional Camp Redwood setting used throughout the season's promotional material.

In reality

The scene was filmed a public park nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains between Beverly Hills and Studio City. It spans over 600 acres of oak woodlands, grasslands, and a small reservoir. The park has been used as a filming location for decades, appearing in countless TV shows and movies due to its dense natural scenery that can double for remote wilderness areas despite being located in the heart of Los Angeles.