43 Creepiest Locations Around The World To Be Actually Used In Film
Some of the most spine-tingling moments in cinematic history weren’t crafted on a soundstage—they happened in real places, soaked in atmosphere, mystery, and in many cases, a genuinely disturbing past. These are the haunted hospitals, crumbling prisons, eerie ghost towns, and mist-shrouded forests where the horror wasn’t just acted out—it was already there. With dark histories, tragic events, and chilling urban legends baked into their walls and landscapes, these real-world locations brought an authenticity to the screen that no CGI could replicate. Some were already infamous before the cameras rolled—places whispered about for their paranormal activity, unexplained disappearances, or ties to horrific crimes. Others became infamous because of their roles in terrifying films, gaining a cult following among horror buffs, thrill-seekers, and ghost hunters alike. Now, we’ve expanded our list to 43 of the creepiest, most unsettling filming locations around the world. These are the places where fiction meets reality—and reality is often far more terrifying.
