You are a fan of horror movies and you want to know where exactly they shoot those movies. The location of the movie is one of the factors why it is so scary and so effective in frightening people. If you want to explore these locations and you want to witness first-hand how scary it is, then feel free because they actually exist and here are some of them.
Why just stay in the sofa and watch horror movies when you can go and experience them yourself?
The North York Moors, England (from the movie An American Werewolf in London)
The long, snaky and winding road of North York Moors was originally not a place that was scary before but when a scene was shot there of two students in the paws of a werewolf hit the big screen a lot of people have regarded this place as something that is haunted and therefore is very scary indeed especially at night. If you want to experience the same thrill as the movie have given you it would be a good idea to see this place at night, with a lot of companion and make sure that you stay on the road if you hear a howl
Plockton and The Isle of Skye, Scotland (from the movie The Wicker Man)
If you want to be able to experience the thrill that the Summerisle in The Wicker Man’s movie can give you, there is actually a little archipelago which features some of Scotland’s most epic mountains and breath taking views which is really perfect for filming suspense or horror movies. If you are looking for a fun adventure and you want to be inside a very filmic location, you should make this your first stop in the journey.
The Stanley Hotel, USA (from movieThe Shining)
This is the perfect place for you to be able to experience one of the scariest and most thrilling movie there is—The Shining which was derived directly from the book of the famous bestselling author Stephen King. Of course you don’t want to stay in the Overlook Hotel but you will be able to experience the spookiness minus the real horror.
Venice, Italy (from the movie Don't Look Now)
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy in fact it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. When the word Venice is mentioned all you will be able to visualize is romantic ambience and wonderful structure and lighting all around the city. You will never think of anything spooky or horrific but you will be able to witness this if you really want to. Just visit Venice during the winter. When winter comes, water will flood the streets which is something that is close to the picture of the movie. Don’t Look Now. At least you know now that there is more to Venice that just rare beauty.