10 Haunted Places That Inspired Movies

The Amityville HouseThis infamous New York home inspired "The Amityville Horror" after Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six family members in 1974. When the Lutz family moved in a year later, they claimed to have experienced paranormal activity, including cold spots, foul smells, and levitating objects.The Stanley Hotel This historic hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, inspired Stephen King’s novel The Shining. The ghostly presence of its original owners, F.O. and Flora Stanley, is said to linger, making it one of America's most famous haunted hotels.The Winchester Mystery HouseBuilt by Sarah Winchester in San Jose, California, this sprawling 160-room mansion features bizarre architectural oddities. Sarah, widow of the rifle magnate, believed she was haunted by spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles, constantly adding rooms to appease them.The Bell Witch CaveThe Bell family of Adams, Tennessee, faced violent hauntings in the early 1800s, believed to be caused by the Bell Witch. The malevolent spirit terrorised the family with physical attacks, and its legacy is tied to a nearby cave considered a paranormal hotspot.The Perron Family HomeThis Rhode Island farmhouse, made famous by The Conjuring, was the site of a terrifying 1970s haunting. The Perron family reported apparitions, attacks, and sinister presences investigated by famed paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren.The Enfield Poltergeist HouseIn late-1970s London, the Hodgson family experienced intense poltergeist activity, from moving furniture to eerie voices. Extensively documented, this case was explored by Ed and Lorraine Warren and inspired The Conjuring 2.The LaLaurie MansionMadame Delphine LaLaurie of New Orleans was notorious for the cruel torture of slaves in the 1830s. Her mansion is now believed to be one of the most haunted locations in the city, with reports of ghostly screams and apparitions.The Myrtles PlantationThis Louisiana plantation is steeped in haunted history. Former slaves and the ghost of a young girl named Chloe, allegedly poisoned, are said to haunt the grounds. Visitors often report ghost sightings and unexplained phenomena.The Eastern State PenitentiaryLocated in Philadelphia, this prison housed notorious criminals like Al Capone. Known for its harsh conditions, it’s a popular haunted attraction today, with many reports of ghostly apparitions and chilling sounds.The Aokigahara ForestAt the base of Mount Fuji in Japan, Aokigahara Forest is infamous for numerous suicides. Believed to be haunted by the spirits of those who perished there, visitors report eerie feelings of dread and a sense of being lost in this dense, quiet woodland.5 Movies That Take You On A Cinematic Journey Through Hong KongRead More