Halloween
Michael Myers is the infamous star of the Halloween film series. The first movie of the famous franchise was released in 1978, depicting Myers’ first murder, which he commits as a child. He is later admitted to a psych ward, where he spends 15 years of his life before escaping on Halloween night. The horror film is set in the Midwest, but the actual shooting took place in northeast Los Angeles. The home where Laurie Strode, the main protagonist, lived is now an attraction beckoning to all horror-movie lovers—visit this film location if you dare.
Carrie
Based on the book by Stephen King, the “King of Horror,” Carrie is a horror movie set in Los Angeles. The thriller follows the story of a high-school girl with a “gift”—a gift that will later terrify everyone around her to death. In the 1976 movie, a group of high-school kids pulls a prank on Carrie by dumping a bucket of pig blood all over her, leading to her uncontrollable rage. This dreadful yet iconic scene actually took place at Farmer John in Vernon, California.
Cabin Fever
The 2002 horror film Cabin Fever tells the story of a group of friends who rent a cabin in the woods; however, before they can relax, an unsuspecting disease spreads through the group. The lead character discovers the source of the disease: a hermit found in a Los Angeles cave. The Bronson Caves, located in Griffith Park, have been featured in many TV shows and movies, so they're among the most well-known Southern California film locations.