How Much Would You Pay for Horror Movie Homes?
Steve Barton
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Ever wondered what you would end up paying for the pad in Poltergeist? The house that was home to all manner of Paranormal Activity? Well, the good folks over at Trulia have put together this neat infographic that breaks everything down for you! Check it out!
Paranormal Activity
o Director: Oren Peli
o $652,546
o San Diego, CA
o 4 Bedrooms
o 2,314 sq ft
o Oren Peli says “weird things” happened when he lived in a house in San Diego’s Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood, which inspired him to write Paranormal Activity and film it at the house – on a $15,000 budget.
The Exorcist
o Director: William Friedkin
o $1,149,000
o Washington, DC
o 3 Bedrooms
o 2,808 sq ft
o During filming, nine people died, a set reportedly burst into flames, and lead actress Ellen Burstyn suffered a major spine injury, leading many to conclude that the movie was cursed.
Poltergeist
o Director: Tobe Hooper
o $596,600
o Simi Valley, CA
o 4 Bedrooms
o 2,373 sq ft
o Real skeletons were used during the filming of Poltergeist, and some wonder if that cursed the series, since four actors from the films later died tragically.
The Amityville Horror
o Director: Stuart Rosenberg
o $425,000
o Amityville, NY
o 5 Bedrooms
o 3,600 sq ft
o Ronald DeFeo, Jr., killed his family in the home, claiming that “the voices in the house” made him do it. But the current owners (who purchased the home in 2010) say they’ve never experienced any paranormal activity.
Insidious
o Director: James Wan
o $1,175,500
o Los Angeles, CA
o 4 Bedrooms
o 3,648 sq ft
o Shot in just three weeks, Insidious was one of the most successful low-budget horror films of all time; the third film in the series was released in June 2015.
The Haunting in Connecticut
o Director: Peter Cornwell
o $342,450
o Southington, CT
o 5 Bedrooms
o 3,084 sq ft
o The Snedeker family claimed to have been tormented by ghosts while renting this former funeral parlor – and inspired a film about their experiences.
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