Of course “You’ve Got Mail,” “Practical Magic,” and “October Sky” are cozy and comforting fall classics, topping bests lists from Cosmopolitan to IMDb. But we’ve got a few of our own to add to your fall movie watchlist — and they were all filmed right here in Derby City.

“Wildcat” (2023)

Directed by Ethan Hawke + starring Maya Hawke, this biographical drama of novelist Flannery O’Connor weaves vignettes of the author's Southern Gothic tales with her real-life events in the 1950s. The moody, literary tone of the film and Southern autumn-esque settings make this a perfect fall-time pick.

Filming locations: St. James Court, St. Boniface Church, and Union Station

“Rust Creek” (2018)

This survival crime thriller about a college student who gets lost on her way to a job interview over Thanksgiving break was written by Louisvillian Stu Pollard + is set in the Kentucky woods, lending an unmistakable late-fall backdrop. It’s a must-watch on a chilly autumn night.

Filming locations: Parklands of Floyds Fork, Iroquois Park, and St. Matthews

“Mom and Dad” (2017)

Starring Nicolas Cage + Selma Blair, this horror comedy follows a teenage girl and her younger brother trying to literally survive their parents during a 24-hour period of mass hysteria that turns parents against their children. A Halloween-time flick you’ll want to fit into your fright night.

Filming Locations: St. X High School and DeSales High School