Creepiest Filming Locations Hollywood Has Ever Chosen

16. The Winchester Mystery House – A Labyrinth of Haunting History

Few places in America are as mysterious and unsettling as the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. Built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of the famous gun magnate, this sprawling mansion is an architectural oddity filled with secret passages, staircases that lead to nowhere, and doors that open into brick walls. Winchester, haunted by guilt over the deadly legacy of her family’s firearms, allegedly built the house in a never-ending state of construction to appease the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles. The mansion’s bizarre, maze-like design has been featured in horror films like Winchester (2018) and has served as inspiration for countless haunted house stories. Film crews often report strange occurrences—from doors slamming shut on their own to whispers echoing through empty hallways. Whether you're filming a supernatural thriller or just visiting, the Winchester Mystery House remains one of the creepiest and most puzzling locations in Hollywood's history.