Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine

Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long.

Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the moniker "the Master of Horror" thanks to his countless twisted tales that have led to nearly 100 different films being produced. Many of his books were inspired by his upbringing in Maine.

Because of that upbringing, when several of Stephen King's novels were adapted into films, movie-makers wanted to bring King's imagination to life as authentically as they possibly could. What is more authentic than filming scenes right where King himself grew up?

According to loveEXPLORING, two of the most frightening real-life film locations you can visit happen to be right here in Maine.

Thomas Hill Standpipe

As a child, Stephen King had nightmares about a standpipe that was near his home. Those nightmares eventually led King to pen one of his most famous works, It.  While the standpipe was presented as darker and more ominous in the film adaptation, the Thomas Hill Standpipe was the actual filming location, and can be visited by fans to this day.

Mount Hope Cemetery

One of the most haunting film adaptions of a Stephen King work is Pet Sematary. In the 1989 film, movie-makers chose Mount Hope Cemetery as the film location for key scenes. Its popularity amongst horror fans has made it a destination for those seeking goosebumps. Just remember, "maybe dead is better".