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7 Real-Life Locations From Christmas Movies

From an iconic leg lamp to an antique escalator in a New York department store.
Jonathan Carey December 1, 2023
Once Upon a Time in The West Filming Location
Mexican Hat, Utah

Once Upon a Time in The West Filming Location

This arch was featured prominently in the film.
Jacksonville, Florida

Norman Studios

The last standing silent film studio in Jacksonville is the last remnant of the city's once-thriving movie industry.
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Where Humans Think Aliens Are Most Likely to Land

Will extraterrestrials try to see the city or the countryside?
Frank Jacobs, Big Think October 13, 2023
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A Journey Into the Mind of Stephen King

Nine places connected to the stories of one of America's greatest horror writers.
Jonathan Carey October 13, 2023
Elvira (above) is one of the most recognizable horror hosts of all time. Played by American actress Cassandra Peterson, Elvira hosted <em>Elvira’s Movie Macabre</em> from 1981 to 1986.
horror

From Elvira to Svengoolie, Local Horror Hosts' Frightfully Fun History

Every night across the U.S. local horror hosts don masks and costumes to tell jokes and revel in the absurdity of classic horror films.
Tea Krulos October 12, 2023
A thick fog engulfs the Point Reyes Lighthouse.
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10 Locations from Horror Films of the 1970s and 80s

A spine-tingling tour through cinematic history.
Jonathan Carey October 6, 2023
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These FX Artists Make Nightmares Come Alive (Or At Least Undead)

Mark Villalobos and Heather Mages create frightful fun in horror films big and small.
Karuna Eberl October 5, 2023
An ornate yellow Italian home peaks out behind green foliage
Turin, Italy

Villa Scott (Villa del Bambino Urlante)

This unassuming Art Nouveau home was used as the "House of the Screaming Child" in a famous Italian horror film.
Healy, Alaska

'Magic Bus' Replica

A copy of the famous bus used during the filming of 'Into the Wild' is on display at an Alaska brewery.
Inside the Museum
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9 Places to Have a Big Adventure Like Pee-wee Herman

Sam O'Brien August 2, 2023
A solo great white shark near Isla Guadalupe, Mexico.
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Sharks Have Long Caused Trouble for Filmmakers

The predators may react when camera crews come poking around, but it doesn't make them villains.
Roxanne Hoorn July 28, 2023
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Podcast: The Fugitive Train Wreck

Near the remains of a famed movie scene, an older, true story of injustice.
The Podcast Team May 18, 2023
Shot taken standing in the Mill Field.
North Berwick, Maine

Olde Woolen Mill

Once the beating heart of a small Maine town, this old mill was revitalized in part thanks to a starring role in 'Jumanji.'
A mural commemorates the 1993 film.
Woodstock, Illinois

Groundhog’s Day Movie Filming Location and Mural

See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.
"China girls"—also known as "leader ladies"—appeared at the start of films in the early days of Hollywood, though few people ever saw them.
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8 Unexpected Stories That Go Behind the Scenes in Hollywood

Frozen lettuce, a ghost subway station, and an unplaceable accent all have starring roles.
April White March 8, 2023
Los Angeles, California

Site of Charlie Chaplin Studios

The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.
Dobby's Grave
Castlemartin, Wales

Dobby's Grave

Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.