32 Hidden Filming Locations Where Movie Magic Was Made

19. Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan – The Sunken Forest of the Underworld

Hidden deep in the mountains of Kazakhstan, Lake Kaindy is a surreal body of water where a submerged forest of tall, dead trees eerily rises from beneath the surface. This haunting and otherworldly setting has made it a fascinating location for fantasy and horror filmmakers. The lake was formed after an earthquake in 1911, submerging a stretch of forest that remains eerily preserved underwater. Its ghostly beauty has been used in Eastern European cinema and is a prime candidate for more mystical, dystopian, or fantasy films.