Miami’s Dark Side: A Horror Film Collection

Description: While primarily an action-comedy, the film's portrayal of Miami's drug trade and the violent encounters with criminals give it a horror-like edge. The city's vibrant yet dangerous nightlife is a key element.

Fact: The film features a real-life Miami-Dade Police Department helicopter, showcasing the city's law enforcement in action.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, Michael Mann's adaptation of the iconic TV series delves into the dark underbelly of Miami, with scenes that evoke a sense of dread and danger. The film's intense atmosphere and portrayal of crime make it a fitting entry for this list.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Miami, giving it an authentic feel. Also, it features a cameo by the original TV show's creator, Anthony Yerkovich.

Description: Set in a small town in Iowa, but with themes that could easily translate to any American city, including Miami. The film's depiction of a town under siege by a bio-weapon-induced madness could resonate with Miami's own history of hurricanes and chaos.

Fact: The film is a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film of the same name.

Description: While not set in Miami, the film's theme of home invasion and the terror of being stalked in one's own space could easily be imagined in Miami's luxurious homes. Its psychological horror elements make it a chilling watch.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events, including the Manson Family murders.

Description: While not set in Miami, the film's premise of a corporate office turned into a deadly game could be imagined in any major city, including Miami. Its themes of survival and corporate horror make it a fitting addition.

Fact: The film was produced by James Gunn, known for his work on Guardians of the Galaxy.

Description: This film captures the wild and often dangerous side of spring break in Florida, with Miami as a key location. Its surreal, neon-lit scenes and the descent into crime and chaos make it a psychological horror of sorts.

Fact: The film's soundtrack was composed by Skrillex, adding to its intense, party-like atmosphere.

Description: Although set in a fictional city, the concept of a night where all crime is legal could be terrifying in Miami, known for its nightlife and crime rates. The film's premise explores societal horror in a way that resonates with urban settings.

Fact: The film was shot in Los Angeles, but its themes could easily be transposed to Miami.

Description: Set in Los Angeles, this film's theme of paranoia and suspicion at a dinner party could easily be transposed to Miami's social scene. Its slow-building tension and psychological horror elements make it a compelling watch.

Fact: The film was shot in a single location, a house in Los Angeles, to heighten the sense of claustrophobia.

Description: Although not a traditional horror film, the gritty realism of life near Disney World in Orlando, Florida, provides a backdrop for a different kind of horror - the struggle of poverty and the loss of innocence. The film's setting in Florida and its exploration of the darker side of the Sunshine State make it a unique addition.

Fact: The film was shot in a real motel, and many of the extras were local residents, adding to the film's authenticity.

Description: Set in Los Angeles but with a Miami-like vibe, this film delves into the dark side of the modeling industry, with scenes that evoke a sense of horror and surrealism. Its neon-lit aesthetic could easily fit Miami's nightlife.

Fact: The film was shot in 35mm to give it a more dreamlike quality.