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

36. Pennhurst Asylum, USA – A Place Where Screams Still Linger

Located in Pennsylvania, Pennhurst Asylum was once a sprawling institution for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and epileptic. Its grim legacy of abuse, overcrowding, and neglect made it a real-life horror story long before cameras rolled. The asylum has since been used for horror shows and movies like American Horror Story and Grave Encounters 2, capitalizing on its dilapidated state and eerie ambiance. The peeling walls, broken wheelchairs, and echoing hallways create an atmosphere thick with dread. Paranormal investigators have recorded EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) and chilling shadows caught on thermal cameras. Penhurst isn't just a creepy backdrop—it’s a raw wound of history where the screams seem permanently embedded in the walls.