When people think of the filming location for the 2007 horror movie The Messengers, most picture the eerie farmhouse that became the centerpiece of the film. You can view our exploration HERE. That house, however, was actually built specifically for the production to look like an old prairie home.
But tucked on the same property is another building that many visitors overlook - the original farmhouse that once stood on the land long before the movie cameras arrived.
This two-storey farmhouse would have been the true homestead for the property’s early residents. While the film’s set house grabbed most of the attention, the original structure was also used in a few scenes during production. Today, it stands weathered but surprisingly resilient.
Inside, the house is largely gutted, with most of its interior features long gone. Despite this, the structure remains remarkably straight and sturdy, a testament to the craftsmanship of the builders who constructed it decades ago. Even after years of prairie winds and harsh winters, the old farmhouse continues to stand strong.
One of the most striking aspects of the location is its setting. The house sits low in the beautiful Qu'Appelle Valley, offering sweeping views of the surrounding hills and prairie landscape. It’s easy to imagine why this quiet and atmospheric location was chosen for a horror film.
While the movie set farmhouse may be the star of the location, the original homestead is a fascinating piece of prairie history in its own right - an overlooked building that quietly tells the real story of the land long before Hollywood arrived.
