21 Everyday Places You'd Never Guess Were Used for Dark Movie Scenes

16. Hatley Castle (Royal Roads University, BC, Canada) – X-Men Film Series

This stunning Edwardian castle and its surrounding gardens serve as the beautiful campus for Royal Roads University near Victoria, BC. On screen, however, Hatley Castle is Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, the headquarters for the X-Men. While often depicted as a sanctuary, this idyllic location repeatedly becomes a battleground, a target for anti-mutant forces, and the site of internal conflict and tragedy within the film series. The beautiful facade hides a history of struggle, prejudice, and high-stakes mutant drama.