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Movie Sets

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

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.'

Woodstock, Illinois

Groundhog’s Day Movie Filming Location and Mural

See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.

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.

Castlemartin, Wales

Dobby's Grave

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

Covington, Georgia

The Covington Film Garden

An ode to this small town's big film history.

Berlin, Germany

Messedamm Underpass

You've probably seen these distinctive orange-tiled columns on the big screen.

Los Angeles, California

Mt. Hollywood Tunnel

This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”

Forrest Gump Point

The location where the iconic movie character declared it was time to go home.

Prague, Czechia

Karel Zeman Museum

Dedicated to the works of the legendary special effects artist.

Ballachulish, Scotland

The Meeting of Three Waters

The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

Kochel am See, Germany

Wikingerdorf Flake (Flake Viking Village)

The remnants of a fictional Viking village film set now serve as an educational and historical hotspot.

11 Horror Film Sets Where You Can Revisit Your Greatest Fears

In total safety. We think.

Jonathan Carey October 15, 2021

This Halloween, Step Into a Mannequin Graveyard

You can even take these unnerving, almost-human figures home with you.

Hannah Steinkopf-Frank October 5, 2021

Fulbeck, England

Mannakin Hall

This 20-foot mountain is made up of some 15,000 mannequins—if you visit, you can even take a piece home with you.

The Ultimate Guide to Stunning, Surprising, or Hidden Filming Locations

From classic horror to Harry Potter to beloved sitcoms, here are the real places behind your favorite movies and shows.

Michelle Cassidy July 16, 2021

A New Generation Is Remaking Iraqi Cinema

“If we can’t make the revolution on the streets … we can make it in cinema, sending a message, spreading our vision of the world.”

Laura Silvia Battaglia July 13, 2021