Real-Life Horror: These Terrifying Movies Were Inspired By The World's Most Haunted Locations
Aaron Ant
·7-min read
Halloween is just around the corner so it's safe to say that we're firmly into spooky season. For some of us, it means binging some classic horror movies before the Christmas vibes kick in.
For others, it's an appropriate time to lean into the scary vibes and delve deeper into the lore behind these horror flicks. That can mean visiting haunted locations that inspired some of our favorite movies, like The Conjuring and The Amityville Horror.
Below is a list of 15 horror movies accompanied by the real-life haunted locations that inspired them. Although some of them remain private residences, there are others that you could actually visit!
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1.The Amityville Horror - The Amityville House (Long Island, New York)
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First up on the list is the notorious home in Long Island, New York, that inspired the movie The Amityville Horror. The site of a brutal family murder in 1974, the Amityville House, became an infamous location after the Lutz family claimed they were terrorized by paranormal activity. The house has since undergone renovations and changed owners. According to Biography, four other families owned the house since the murder, including one that changed the address from 112 Ocean Avenue to 108 Ocean Avenue.
This is a private residence. Not open to the public.
2.Lizzie - The Lizzie Borden House (Fall River, Massachusetts)
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The tale of Lizzie Borden has been told in various movies and shows, such as 2018's Lizzie and 2014's Lizzie Borden Took An Ax. Borden, who was acquitted of all charges, was tried for the murders of her father and stepmother on August 4, 1892.
The home where the crime occurred is located in Fall River, MA, and has become a tourist location where visitors can plan an overnight stay. The official website says, "the house is just as it was," leaving the furnishings in their location, replicating the décor, and maintaining the home's original doors and general hardware. As documented by US Ghost Adventures, some guests have suggested that they've experienced paranormal activity staying at the location.
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