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

22. Houska Castle, Czech Republic – The Gateway to Hell

Unlike most castles, Houska Castle wasn’t built to protect its inhabitants from invaders—it was built to seal something in. According to legend, a massive bottomless pit beneath the castle was believed to be a gateway to Hell, with reports of demonic creatures emerging from it. Terrified locals built the fortress in the 13th century, covering the hole with a chapel, hoping to contain the evil inside. The castle’s history of ghostly encounters, strange noises, and disturbing visions has made it one of the most infamous paranormal hotspots in Europe. It was featured in the horror-thriller "Ghoul" (2015), a found-footage film where a group of filmmakers exploring the Czech Republic encounter supernatural forces. Whether you believe the legends or not, stepping inside Houska Castle’s eerie halls, with its bricked-up windows and suffocating silence, is enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine.