New Box Office Thriller Filmed in The Hudson Valley

Have you been to the movies lately? One of the new box office hits filmed in the Hudson Valley, and like many we had no idea it filmed in the region.

Companion, staring Sophie Thatcher, Luke Gage and Jack Quaid recently hit the big screen and is currently sitting at the #2 spot at the box office.

If you've never heard of Companion, according to IMDB "A billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate." Cryptic right? Here, watch the trailer:

Hudson Valley Film Commission shared on their Facebook page that the thrilled filmed primarily in Putnam and Dutchess Counties.

Did you catch any local filming locations in the trailer?

The Year Of The Hudson Valley Thriller?

Companion isn't the first film that shot in the Hudson Valley to leave the audience on the edge of their seats.

The most recent thriller type release was Smile 2. The psychological supernatural horror film was released in October 2024 and filmed across the region in early 2024.

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Filming locations include Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Ellenville, and Albany. Smile 2 also starred Lukas Gage, who was also in Companion.

In late 2024, a trailer dropper for a new slasher film called Bloody Axe Wound that filmed across the region as well.


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The Shudder produced film also starred some local Hudson Valley actors and actresses can you spot them?

Hudson Valley Productions Coming to the Big Screen Soon

There are a handful of big and small screen productions that are currently in the works that filmed across the region.

Hudson Valley Film Commission has a full list of the up coming projects including The Four Seasons which stars Tina Fey, Steve Carrel and Will Forte.

Other upcoming releases include Woodstockers, Mother Wolf, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, There She Goes and more.

Which Hudson Valley filmed production are you most excited to see?

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25 Hudson Valley Locations Featured in Movies

The Hudson Valley, or the new Hollywood? The Hudson Valley has been featured in many movies over the years, and it's not stopping. From recent hits like A Quiet Place (2018) to modern- classic films like The Departed (2006), The Hudson Valley has been a low-key hot spot for locations. Due to tax incentives, beautiful locations, and the growth of independent filmmaking, the Hudson Valley will continue to thrive as a valuable destination for filmmakers.

So, we compiled a list of 25 Hudson Valley locations featured in film. This list includes blockbuster hits and independent films too. We hope you enjoy reading through, and learn more about The Hudson Valley and film!

Gallery Credit: Stephen Harris

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