Contagion and Chicago

Go on location with us, and discover why Chicago serves as the perfect setting for the pandemic horror movie Contagion (2011).

Experience four Chicago-area locations used in Contagion via exclusive HD video footage, and see 3D views of other film destinations courtesy of Google Maps.

Hear backstories on Contagion's Chicago-based production, and learn eerie ways the COVID-19 pandemic mirrors the making of the film.

Finally, get an overview of Contagion's narrative and status as a horror movie, and discover how various forms of coldness—i.e., freezing temps, viral infections, ruthless behavior—suits Contagion's storyline and director.