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

5. Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA (Jaws, 1975)

This idyllic island destination, known for its charming towns, beautiful beaches, and relaxed summer vibe, became the terrifying hunting ground for a monstrous great white shark in Steven Spielberg's Jaws. The film masterfully used the everyday setting of a quintessential New England summer resort town – Amity Island in the movie – to amplify the horror. Beachgoers, town meetings, and quiet harbors became sites of shocking carnage, forever linking this picturesque vacation spot with primal aquatic fear in the minds of millions.