Set Off On This Terrifying Horror Film Trail Near Pittsburgh - If You Dare
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 31, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
On the prowl for a way to add some spooky excitement to life? Sure, we can scare ourselves silly at haunted attractions during the autumn, but what about the rest of the year? We can visit one of the many sites known for its paranormal activity, or we can set off on this horror film trail near Pittsburgh that leads us to iconic sites from such films as “Night of the Living Dead” and “The Silence of the Lambs.”
Get ready for a delightfully terrifying adventure on the Horror Film Trail, courtesy of VisitPA, the official tourism organization in Pennsylvania.
Let’s start our spooky adventure at The Living Dead Museum & Gift Shop in Evans City. The museum pays homage to both the famous film "Night of The Living Dead" and zombie culture in general. Explore the museum that features a gallery of the Living Dead and a screening room, where you can watch the film itself. Click here for the Living Dead Museum & Gift Shop’s website.
Ready for one of the spookiest stops on the trail? Let’s go to the Evans City Cemetery, where the opening scene of the "Night of the Living Dead" was shot. You might even want to recreate that scene yourself. Click here for more information.
Chills run down your spine every time you think of Hannibal Lecter? Take a deep breath before our next stop at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, where one of the film’s most famous scenes was shot. Just stop by the Grand Ballroom which, during the 1991 film, held Lecter in a cage. Click here for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall website.
The Old Allegheny County Jail, known for its true-life ghost stories, has also starred in several Hollywood films, including "The Silence of the Lambs." You can even tour the jail for free, but make sure you visit on a Monday between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Click here for more information.
Stop by Original Oyster House, the oldest restaurant in Pittsburgh, that’s hosted several Hollywood films. Order one of the restaurant's famous, massive fish sandwiches at the site where some scenes of "Night of the Living Dead" were filmed.
Any Living Dead fan knows Monroeville Mall is one of the most iconic film locations of "Night of the Living Dead." For the ultimate fan experience, visit the mall during the Annual Living Dead Weekend, which generally takes place in mid-June. Click here for more information.
Do you plan on going on some or all of the horror film trail near Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments. If you like seeking out haunted spots, you’ll definitely want to check out these six haunted cemeteries near Pittsburgh.
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