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Where was Max's Caddo Lake filmed? All locations of Dylan O'Brien drama

Caddo Lake is the new film featuring Dylan O'Brien that has arrived on the Max catalog and has quickly become a trend, not only for its story but also for its chilling landscapes. Here, check out where it was filmed.

Dylan O'Brien and Lauren Ambrose in Caddo Lake.
© MaxDylan O'Brien and Lauren Ambrose in Caddo Lake.

Caddo Lake” is the new dramatic thriller starring Dylan O’Brien that has just arrived on the Max catalog, quickly becoming the most-watched movie in the United States, only one day after its release.

The story combines elements of mystery, time travel and suspense, focusing on a broken family that is reshaped when the disappearance of an 8-year-old girl at Caddo Lake is linked to previous deaths and disappearances.

Logan George and Celine Held are the ones in charge of directing the project, which has been produced by M. Night Shyamalan‘s company, New Line Cinema. Here, check out where it was filmed…

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Where was Caddo Lake shot?

“Caddo Lake” is based on a real landscape, so the main filming took place at the actual lake, which is located in East Texas. The scenes were filmed in Karnack and its surroundings.

The recording occurred in the fall of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, a strategic decision to avoid mosquito season and achieve specific weather conditions that were important for the movie‘s plot.

Caddo Lake State Park (Source: Westend61)

Caddo Lake State Park (Source: Westend61)

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The production faced unique challenges due to the lake’s environment, such as navigating small boats and dealing with mud, which contributed to the film’s authentic and immersive experience.

Warner Bros. mentioned that the drama was inspired after filmmakers Celine Held and Logan George found a picture of the real lake online. Thanks to the title, the film has garnered hundreds of extra views.

What is Caddo Lake about?

The story focuses on the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, leading to the discovery of dark secrets related to the lake. Paris finds himself trapped in a time loop that spans several decades.

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The new thriller with Dylan O’Brien in the leading role explores themes such as fate and predetermined timelines, emphasizing that Paris’s tragic ending was always part of the narrative structure.

Drawing from the eerie legends surrounding Caddo Lake, the movie integrates real-life accounts of ghostly encounters and mysterious disappearances, creating an atmosphere of tension and intrigue.

Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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