Newark, NJ — 25 min from Manhattan
Horror Film Location in Newark, NJ
A real industrial building with the grit horror needs: a 5,000 sq ft workshop that blacks out fully, day or night, steel beams to rig from, and a raw basement boiler room below.
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A Real Location for Horror, Not a Built Set
Horror lives in texture: worn concrete, peeling paint, exposed pipes, cluttered shelves and doorways that lead somewhere dark. ODR Studios is a renovated factory in Newark where all of that is already there, so your art department starts with a location that reads as unsettling on camera before a single piece of set dressing goes in.
The 1st Floor Workshop is 5,000 sq ft and can be fully blacked out, day or night, so you control every source of light. Steel beams overhead give you places to rig from, and a drive-in ramp brings gear, props and set pieces straight in. Below it sits the Boiler Room, a 700 sq ft basement space with 8 ft ceilings.
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Location Features
What Horror Productions Get at ODR
Full Blackout, Day or Night
The 1st Floor Workshop can be completely blacked out at any hour, so night scenes can shoot in the daytime.
Steel Beams to Rig From
Rig lights, practicals and effects from the steel beams, with 16 ft to the ceiling between them.
Basement Boiler Room
A 700 sq ft space beneath the 1st Floor with 8 ft ceilings, raw brick, concrete and pipes. Crews of up to 15 work well there, with power available.
Props Included
Workshop tools, industrial fittings and factory items throughout, included with every booking (vehicles are priced separately).
Drive-In Access
A street-level drive-in ramp and a loading zone for set pieces, props and heavy gear.
Power and Talent Prep
A 300 amp CineBox on the 1st Floor, plus private rooms on request and a hair and makeup table for talent.
Inside ODR
Dark Corners, Real Textures
Productions
Horror Projects That Shoot Here
Feature Films
Independent horror and thriller features needing a real, gritty location near NYC.
Short Films
Student and indie shorts that want a high-production look on a short schedule.
TV & Streaming
Episodic horror and thriller scenes in basements, workshops and back rooms.
Music Videos
Dark, moody music videos lit from scratch in the blacked-out workshop.
Trailers & Teasers
Promo shoots, teasers and key art for horror releases.
Photo Shoots
Textured, eerie editorials and album artwork with real industrial surfaces.
Getting Here
Easy for Cast and Crew
89 Madison Street is about 25 minutes from Manhattan by car. Newark Penn Station is an 8-minute walk, and Newark Airport is 10 to 15 minutes away for crew flying in.
There’s a paid lot directly opposite the studio and a parking structure two blocks away, plus a loading zone for trucks and gear.
Planning Your Shoot
Tell Us About Your Scenes
Send your dates, crew size and the scenes you need, and we’ll suggest the right spaces and timing. See the full specs for the 1st Floor Workshop and the Boiler Room.
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Horror Film Location Questions
Can the space be fully blacked out?
Yes. The 1st Floor Workshop can be fully blacked out, day or night, so you can shoot night scenes at any hour.
Can we rig lights and effects?
Yes. The 1st Floor has steel beams to rig from, with 16 ft to the ceiling between the beams.
Is there a basement we can film in?
Yes. The Boiler Room sits beneath the 1st Floor: 700 sq ft with 8 ft ceilings and power available. Crews of up to 15 work well in it.
Can we use the props in the space?
Every booking includes the workshop props, tools and factory items you see in our photos. Vehicles are priced separately. Please return items to their place by the end of your booking.
Is there somewhere for talent to prep?
Private rooms are available on request, or we can section off an area of the floor. There’s a hair and makeup table and two clothing racks.
How far is ODR Studios from New York City?
About 25 minutes from Manhattan by car. Newark Penn Station is an 8-minute walk and Newark Airport is 10 to 15 minutes away.
How do I book?
Send your dates, crew size and plans through the Work With Us page or to hello@odrstudios.com, and we’ll send a quote.
Shoot Your Horror Film at ODR Studios
Tell us your dates and the scenes you need, and we’ll send a quote. 25 minutes from Manhattan.
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