10/19/2016
Los Angeles, the city of Angels...and devils, demons, and ghosts! A city this large is bound to have it's skeletons. Here is a short list of some scary places you can visit in LA (Happy Hauntings!):
1. American Horror Story Murder House:
An historic landmark, the Rosenheim mansion was built in 1902 and took five years to complete. It was a private home until the Sisters of Social Service, a Catholic organization, owned the house for over 50 years. The castle-like exterior made it a perfect choice for the horrifying first season of the hit FX show.
1120 Westchester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90019
2. Hollywood Forever Cemetery:
Opened in 1898, Hollywood Memorial Park is the permanent home of hundreds of Hollywood’s legendary players, from Cecil B. DeMille to Dee Dee Ramone. The weeping woman heard near the lake is said to be the spirit of young Virginia Rappe, whose death will always be linked to the infamous Fatty Arbuckle scandal from the silent era. Half of the cemetery was sold off by 1920 to create what is now Paramount Studios, which is built on former cemetery property. Studio staff often see people in “period” clothing walking towards the wall of the cemetery and disappearing into the brick.
Make sure to look into Cinespia's lineup- they have regular movie screenings at the park (picnic style- bring your own blankets and food).
3. The Old Zoo at Griffith Park:
By day this is a delightful throwback to one of the first zoos in LA. Lions, bears and monkeys were all residents of these cave-like facades and cages, which is now a picnic area. By night the feeling is much more sinister. The spirits of the unhappy creatures that once inhabited these tiny dwellings can often be felt and heard.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
4. Silent Movie Theatre
In 1942, the Silent Movie Theatre opened its doors to celebrate the bygone era of film by showing silent films as they were originally intended. It was owned by many years by Lawrence Austen (think the Phantasm guy), who sold and ripped the tickets himself. In January 1997, Austen was shot dead in the theatre lobby during a showing of the film Sunrise. A candy-counter girl was also left for dead, but she survived and was able to ID the killer. The plot was hatched by Austen’s projectionist boyfriend, who planned to inherit the building and its supposed hidden millions.
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Know of any others? Please share!
