Where was The Killer is Calling filmed? All shooting locations explored

Lifetime’s latest crime thriller movie, The Killer is Calling, explores the experience of a 911 operator named Faye, who walks into her office knowing that what she was expecting to be a regular day would turn into her worst nightmare. The movie premieres on January 19, 2025, and stars Janaya Stephens and Rob Stewart in the lead roles.

When 911 operator Faye starts receiving multiple calls from her remote island town, she soon realizes there is one mysterious killer behind all the crimes that are happening. It is now time for Faye to put her experience and knowledge of so many years to use to figure out who the killer might be and what their motives are. All the while, she also has to attend emergency calls and save as many potential victims as possible.

The suspenseful storyline, along with the eerie location, which is Ontario, Toronto, plays a significant role in building tension and driving the narrative, which keeps viewers glued to the screen.

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The Filming Locations of The Killer is Calling explored

The Killer is Calling was mostly filmed in Ontario, specifically in Toronto. The principal photography began in early September 2024 and wrapped up by the end of the month. Janaya Stephens shared her shooting experience on Instagram saying,

“Well, that’s a wrap on the biggest role of my career to date! It will be months before I get to see the finished product. I can’t wait to see what the Director and the editor and everyone else involved do with all the footage that we have shot. The sad part is letting go of this character that I love so much. But the happy news is I am home I get to hug my children soon and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”

Most of the pivotal scenes of The Killer is Calling were shot in and around Toronto, which is the capital city of Ontario. Ontario is also known as the Hollywood North and it is home to many film studios like Pinewood Toronto Studios, Cinespace Studios Toronto, Revival Film Studios, Dufferin Gate Studios, and TriBro Studios. The production team used some of these facilities for shooting several interior as well as exterior sequences.

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All about The Killer is Calling: Plot and cast

The Killer is Calling is a Lifetime movie and the official synopsis, according to the channel, reads as follows:

"When a mysterious killer targets her remote island town, veteran 911 operator Faye must uncover his motives and try to save her community, one emergency call at a time. Starring Janaya Stephens, and Rob Stewart (2025)."

The cast of The Killer is Calling is led by Janaya Stephens, who essays the role of Faye, the veteran 911 operative. Stephens began her acting career with several minor roles in movies and TV shows like Cruel Intentions 2 and Relic Hunter.

Following this, she bagged some major roles in bigger productions like Category 6: Day of Destruction, where she played Laura Harkin, Art of Falling in Love, in which she appeared as Dr. Vogel, Fall Into Winter, where she played the role of Erin Smythe, and Beach Girls, in which she appeared as Francesca Dellio.

Stephens is joined by Rob Stewart, who features in a major role in The Killer is Calling. Stewart is best known for portraying Nick Slaughter in Tropical Heat. He has also appeared on Christmas in the Spotlight, Twin Lies, Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons, Sugar Daddy, and Kodachrome. Some of his TV shows include Beauty and the Beast, Nikita, Suits, Slasher, and The Way Home.

The lead actors are joined by the following supporting actors who play undisclosed roles:

• Robert Bazzocchi
• Duane Keogh
• Joe Pingue
• Bree Wasylenko

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Catch The Killer is Calling tomorrow on Lifetime.