Netflix Filming Horror Series 'Archive 81' In Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA — A horror series is being filmed in Pittsburgh and surprisingly doesn't revolve around the Steelers most recent late-season collapse. Netflix is producing "Archive 81," which is based on a podcast of the same name that now is in its third season.

The program stars Mamoudou Athie and Dina Shihab.

What's the show about? According to a Deadline article, "When archivist Dan Turner (Athie) takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994, he finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras (Shihabi) and her investigation into a dangerous cult. As Dan is drawn into Melody’s story, he becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago."

Deadline also reports that the cast includes Martin Donovan ("Big Little Lies"), Matt McGorry ("How To Get Away With Murder"), Julia Chan ("Katy Keene") and Ariana Neal ("Hidden Figures').

The series currently is using a number of locations on Pittsburgh's North Side, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Those locales include the Government Center, Sweet Time General Store and a record store.

The Netflix series web page does not provide a premiere date for the program.