8 ASTORIA-WARRENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hollywood has loved our area since the filming of The Fisherman’s Bride in 1909. From the colorful Victorian houses that populate the hills of Astoria to the local temperate rainforest and photogenic coast, our area has a variety of backdrops to offer film projects. The town experienced a cinematic renaissance in the mid-1980s with The Goonies and Short Circuit. The area continues to be an active location for movies, documentaries, TV and commercials. film her Visitors can experience their favorite films first-hand at public landmarks throughout the region. The jail seen in The Goonies, where the Fratelli family escaped, is now home to the Oregon Film Museum, featuring information and stories about 300+ movies filmed in Oregon. Explore more filming locations with the Oregon Film Trail and SetJetters app, or join fellow film enthusiasts celebrating Oregon-made movies in June. Learn more at TheGoondocks.org The Oregon Film Trail is a statewide network of filming locations, including 4 signs in Astoria and Warrenton. Dexter – Astoria is seen for just a brief part of the e the series finale.
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