43 Creepiest Locations Around The World To Be Actually Used In Film

10. Epping Forest, England – The Cursed Woods of The Witch

Dense, shadowy, and filled with centuries of eerie folklore, Epping Forest in England has long been a place of whispered ghost stories and hidden horrors. It was the perfect real-world backdrop for the atmospheric horror masterpiece The Witch (2015), where the isolation of the wilderness plays a crucial role in the film’s creeping dread. Located just outside London, Epping Forest has a history as dark as its twisted trees. It was once a notorious hideout for highwaymen, and its gnarled woods have been the site of numerous crimes and paranormal encounters over the centuries. The unsettling beauty of the forest—where sunlight barely penetrates the thick canopy and mist lingers in the morning air—helped The Witch craft an atmosphere of doom and paranoia. The film’s eerie sense of supernatural terror is amplified by the very real, unsettling silence of the forest. Whether you're a horror fan retracing film history or simply a traveler seeking the unknown, Epping Forest remains one of England’s most chillingly cinematic landscapes.