Creepiest Filming Locations Hollywood Has Ever Chosen

July 3, 2025

Hollywood may be known for glitz and glamour, but behind the bright lights and red carpets lie some of the eeriest, most unsettling filming locations ever chosen for the big screen. From abandoned asylums and haunted mansions to desolate ghost towns and cursed sets, these real-life places have brought some of cinema’s most terrifying moments to life. And sometimes, the horror wasn’t just in the script—many of these locations come with disturbing histories, chilling urban legends, and spine-tingling paranormal activity. We've updated our list to bring you the 23 creepiest filming locations Hollywood has ever used, uncovering the real-life mysteries and terrifying tales behind them. Whether they were chosen for their ominous atmosphere or ended up being the setting for real-life horrors, these locations prove that sometimes, the scariest part of a horror film isn’t just what’s on the screen—it’s where it was filmed. Brace yourself as we explore the most haunted, cursed, and bone-chilling places in movie history!

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