The Gas Station - "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)" - Bastrop, TX

 

The Gas Station is an infamous filming location from the 1974 cult classic, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." In 2016, a fan purchased and restored the gas station to look as it dd in the film. The top image here shows two side: the very top being a still from the film, and below is the same spot in March of 2024.

The location is no longer a gas station, but instead transformed into a destination souvenir shop for horror fans. There were even cabins recently added behind the location for those adventurous enough to want to spend the evening here.

You can find the location at 1073 TX-304 in Bastrop, Texas.

Hooper's - "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)" - Kingsland, TX

 

Moved from its original location in Round Rock, Texas in 1998, the house used in the 1974 film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is now used as a cozy restaurant in Kingsland, Texas. These photos are all from March of 2024, and the restaurant is called Hooper's...paying homage to TCM director Tobe Hooper. In the images below, the top photo is a still from the film; bottom is the same spot in March of 2024. You can find this location at 1010 King Court in Kingsland, Texas.

Taylor Meat Company - "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)" - Taylor, TX

Taylor Meat Company was used as the Blair Meat Company filming location for the 2003 version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It can be found at 18726 Cameron Road in Taylor, Texas. The top image is a still from the film; below is the same spot in March of 2024.

Grace Episcopal Church - "Home Alone" Filming Location - Oak Park, IL

 

This is the church used for interior shots during a scene in the movie "Home Alone." The scene was where the South Bend Shovel Slayer and Kevin talk about the importance of forgiveness while watching the church choir. You can find this church at 924 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois.

This photo is from an event last week in the church, where you could sit in the church where the movie was filmed.

Salem Common - "Hocus Pocus" Filming Location - Salem, MA

 Salem Common was used as the location where Max tries to walk Allison home from school in the film "Hocus Pocus." The top photo is a still from the film; below in Jun e of 2023. You can find it on North Washington Square in Salem, Massachusetts.

Harvard - Cambridge, MA

 

Engine House Pizza - "Lords of Salem" Filming Location - Salem, MA

 

Engine House Pizza was used as a filming location in Rob Zombie's movie "Lords of Salem." The top image is a still from the film; below in June of 2023. You can find it at 71 Lafayette Street in Salem, Massachusetts. 

Salem Witch Museum - Salem, MA

 

All I can say is just take the tour. It's archaic, morbid, and a ton of fun. This former church is now the home of where the witch trial history in the United States is being preserved. It is a lot of fun. You can find it at 19 1/2 North Washington Square in Salem, Massachusetts.

Bewitched Statue - "Lords of Salem" Filming Location - Salem, MA

 

The Bewitched Statue has become synonymous with Salem, but did you know it also appeared in Rob Zombie's film "Lords of Salem?" The top image is a still from the film; below in June of 2023. You can find it near 235 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Old Town Hall - "Hocus Pocus" Filming Location - Salem, MA

Located at 32 Derby Square in Salem, Massachusetts is Old Town Hall. This building was used for exterior shots in Rob Zombie's "Lords of Salem," but most recognized for its contribution to the movie "Hocus Pocus." In the top image, you can see a still from "Hocus Pocus" - this is where Max and Dani's parents went on Halloween night for the big "I'll put a spell on you" party. The bottom image is the same location in June of 2023.

Phillips Elementary School - "Hocus Pocus" Filming Location - Salem, MA

Phillips Elementary School closed in 1992, but it was used for scenes of the high school in "Hocus Pocus." The top image shows a still from film as Mary, Winifred, and Sarah look on. Below is the same location in June of 2023. You can find it at 86 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Allison's House - "Hocus Pocus" Filming Location - Salem, MA

This is Allison's house from the film "Hocus Pocus." The top image is a still from the film; below in June of 2023. You can find it at 318 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

Heidi's Apartment - "Lords of Salem" Filming Location - Salem, MA

Located at 355 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts is where you can find the location used for the exterior of Heidi's apartment building. The top image is a still from the film; lower is the same location in June of 2023.

Fenway Park - Boston, MA

 

Fenway Park is considered to be holy ground to baseball enthusiasts. After all, Babe Ruth even played this ballpark. With all of the glamor behind new sports venues, Boston has always stuck to its trade and true. These photos were taken in June of 2023.

Max & Dani's House - "Hocus Pocus" Filming Location - Salem, MA

 

Many of the most pivot scenes in the classic film Hocus Pocus take place here at Max and Dani's home, which can be found at 10 Ocean Avenue in Salem. The top image is a still from the film, and below is the same location in June of 2023.

The Boston Public Garden - "Good Will Hunting" Filming Location - Boston, MA

One of the most famous scenes in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting" was shot in the Boston Public Garden. In the top image, Matt Damon and Robin Williams' characters talk about their views on life. The bottom image is the same location in June of 2023.

Pioneer Village - "Hocus Pocus" Filming Location - Salem, MA

This is a tricky location for you Hocus Pocus lovers. Pioneer Village is an active tourist location, meant to resemble Salem in 1630. It was used as the village (seen above) where Thackery and Emily resided. The problem is this place is only open ion weekends and I visited them on a Monday. Above is a still from the film and below are a few shots in June of 2023. You can find it at 98 West Avenue in Salem, Massachusetts.

Town of Spectre - "Big Fish" Filming Location - Montgomery, AL

This was one of those bucket list locations for me. Located just north of Montgomery, Alabama, the fictitious Town of Spectre resides. This was a movie set built for the 2003 Tim Burton film "Big Fish," and much of it remains standing. The top photo of each set here is a still from the film, and the bottom photo is the same location in June of 2022.

In the above photo, the actual set was blocked off so I couldn't enter the building, but you can line up the shots with the fireplace. 

 I would visit this set soon if you are aiming to ever see it. The buildings are beginning to fall apart and many of the town's buildings have already caved in.

Quick Hill - "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)" Filming Location - Round Rock, TX

 

Without a doubt, the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film is one of the scariest of all time. I made sure to seek out this location of where the original house once stood, as well as where the road where the final chase scene happened. 

The old road and area where the Sawyer house was is almost unrecognizable here in 2021, but some remnants remain. I would encourage you to visit this location as soon as possible as there is a lot of construction going on around it, and this site will no doubt disappear in the coming years. It is fenced off and labeled "private property." You can find it directly south of the Camden La Frontera Apartments in Round Rock, Texas. 

Each set of photos here has a screen shot of the original film, combined with an image of how that location looked in August of 2021.

Top Notch Hamburgers - "Dazed & Confused" Filming Location - Austin, TX

 

Top Notch Hamburgers was used quite a bit in the 1993 hit film, "Dazed & Confused." It was also used in the film, "Varsity Blues" for one scene. The top image is a screen shot from "Dazed & Confused"; the bottom is the same location in August of 2021. You can fin d it at 7525 Burnet Road in Austin, Texas.