15 Spine-Chilling Destinations Every Stephen King Fan Must Visit

9. The Hollywood Tower – Los Angeles, California

While 1408 is a terrifying tale of a haunted hotel room, another King adaptation, The Dark Tower, brings his sprawling multiverse to life with eerie, otherworldly settings. One of the most striking real-world locations used in the 2017 film adaptation was The Hollywood Tower in Los Angeles, California. This historic 1920s apartment complex, with its looming Art Deco facade and gothic architectural details, served as inspiration for Mid-World’s decaying structures in the movie. The Hollywood Tower, not to be confused with Disney’s Tower of Terror, has a long and storied history of housing Hollywood elites while also being rumored to have its own ghostly past. Its ominous, castle-like exterior perfectly fits the eerie aesthetic of The Dark Tower, where multiple worlds and dark forces collide. While the film may not have reached the same legendary status as King’s novel series, this Los Angeles landmark remains a fascinating location for fans to explore. Featured In: The Dark Tower (2017 film)