Part or all of these movies/shows either take place or were made, in Huntington, West Virginia or the surrounding area:
Films
| Title
|
Director
|
Release
|
Note
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| Teen-Age Strangler
|
Ben Parker
|
1964
|
Most scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia[1]
|
| Rain Man
|
Barry Levinson
|
December 16, 1988
|
One of the individuals Dustin Hoffman based his character, Raymond Babbitt, on, Joseph Sullivan, lived in Huntington, West Virginia.[2] One of the film's premieres was later held in Huntington.[3]
|
| Ashes to Glory
|
Deborah Novak
|
November 18, 2000
|
Film set around the Southern Airways Flight 932, and Marshall University
|
| Burning Annie
|
Van Flesher
|
October 9, 2003
|
Multiple scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia[4]
|
| Dark Harvest
|
Paul Moore
|
2004
|
Most scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia[4]
|
| We Are Marshall
|
McG
|
December 22, 2006
|
Film set around the Southern Airways Flight 932, and Marshall University[5]
|
| Rand University
|
Marquis Daisy
|
2014
|
Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Examines former NFL star Randy Moss and his origins.[6]
|
| Paper Wasps
|
Paul Moore
|
2017
|
Most scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia[4]
|
| Heroin(e)
|
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
|
September 3, 2017
|
Documentary set in Huntington, West Virginia[7]
|
| Heroin Town
|
Dan Child
|
October 8, 2017
|
Documentary set in Huntington, West Virginia[4]
|
| The Good Fight
|
James Edward Holley
|
January 5, 2024
|
Multiple scenes were shot in Huntington, West Virginia[8]
|
| As the Sunflower Whispers
|
Samuel Felinton
|
2025
|
Documentary on Ukrainian refugee crisis in collaboration with MUkraine, the film was later premiered at the Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington, West Virginia.[9][10][11]
|
TV Shows
| Title
|
Director
|
Release
|
Note
|
| Mr. Cartoon
|
George Lewis and Jule Huffman
|
1956 - 1995
|
Series was made in Huntington, West Virginia, and streamed on WSAZ[12]
|
| My Brother, My Brother and Me
|
Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Griffin McElroy
|
2010 - Present
|
Majority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia[13]
|
| Sawbones
|
Sydnee McElroy and Justin McElroy
|
2013 - Present
|
Majority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia[14]
|
| The Adventure Zone
|
Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Clint McElroy
|
2015 - Present
|
Majority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia[15]
|
| MUkraine
|
Victor Fet, Stefan Schoeberlein, Kateryna Schray, Anara Tabyshalieva
|
2022 - Present
|
Majority of series recorded in Huntington, West Virginia[16][17][18][19]
|
See also
References
- ^ Jewell, Summer (October 18, 2024). "Teenage Strangler 60th anniversary screening". WSAZ. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Joseph's Story". Autism Services Center. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Shauna. "85 years of the Keith-Albee Theatre". WV Metro News. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Houvouras, Anghus (2023). "Movies Made In Huntington". Huntington Quarterly. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "On the set: Where scenes were filmed locally". Herald Dispatch. November 4, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Christie, Jennifer (November 6, 2014). "The Next 30 for 30 Examines the Formative Years of Randy Moss in "Rand University" Premiering on November 11". ESPN. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Montagne, Renee (March 4, 2018). "'Heroin(e)': The Women Fighting Addiction In Appalachia". NPR. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Isaac (January 5, 2024). "Movie shot in West Virginia premiering in Cabell County". WSAZ. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "As the Sunflowers - Red Carpet Premeire". Marshall University. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ "Documentary film on Ukraine to be screened Saturday, Monday". Herald Dispatch. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Halsey, Derek (February 20, 2025). "New documentary 'As The Sunflower Whispers' debuts in Huntington". Herald Dispatch. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "PBS documentary remembers 'Mr. Cartoon'". WSAZ. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Lavender, Dave (September 22, 2024). "Impromptu spider parade part of filming for McElroy brothers' show". Herald Dispatch. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Turnbull, Rebecca (Oct 20, 2017). "McElroy family podcasts to record at Keith-Albee". The Parthenon. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Hessler, Courtney (25 December 2020). "Empty stockings refilled, thanks to Angels, Huntington community". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Isabella (March 3, 2022). "'Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine' Discussion features MU Professors". The Parthenon. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Hessler, Courtney (March 2, 2022). "Marshall University groups discuss Ukraine war honor those affected". Herald Dispatch. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Eagle, Skyler (March 2, 2022). "Marshall University holds panel on war in Ukraine". WVNS. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "Masha Udensiva-Brenner Gives Talk about Voices of Ukraine at Marshall University". Columbia University. October 31, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2025.