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The Conjuring House Sells for Over $1.5 Million Despite its Sordid History
While million dollar homes throughout the country add never-ending lists of amenities to attract buyers, a modest farmhouse in Rhode Island is banking big on its terrifying history. The house that inspired the Conjuring movie franchise has recently traded hands — commanding an impressive $1.525 million sale price. Located in a remote part of Harrisville, a town […] More
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Is the Practical Magic House Real? A Throwback to the Magical Movie House that Bewitched Us All!
‘In this house, we have chocolate cake for breakfast, and we never bother with silly little things like bedtimes or brushing our teeth.’ Lack of sleep and questionable dental habits aside, I still wish I could live inside the Owens family’s iconic Victorian home. Though I can hardly believe it, next year marks a quarter-century […] More
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‘A Christmas Story’ Miracle: Ralphie’s House is Real & Open to Visitors
If you love to watch A Christmas Story over the holidays, you might also love to visit Ralphie’s house in real life. I triple dog dare you! Originally released in 1983, the iconic holiday film is set in 1940 and tells the tale of Ralphie Parker’s dream Christmas gift: a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot […] More
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Casa Loma: The Canadian Castle with Countless Movie Credits
With soaring battlements and secret passageways, the one and only true castle in North America sits in the heart of Toronto, Ontario. And it’s a must-see when visiting the T-dot, especially for movie lovers. X-Men fans in particular will be quick to recognize the estate, as it served as a main filming location for Xavier […] More
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Where Is the House From ‘Windfall’?
If you thought Windfall, Netflix’s original film was going to be a lighthearted comedy, you weren’t alone. Starring Emily in Paris‘ Lilly Collins, Breaking Bad actor Jesse Plemons, and How I Met Your Mother funny man Jason Segel, the Netflix original had all the markings of a fun, star-led comedy. But that’s not what director […] More
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Where is the Castle from The Royal Treatment? And is Lavania a Real Place?
Have you heard about the latest rom com mega hit? Reaching the number 1 spot on Netflix the week of its release (January 20, 2022), The Royal Treatment has all the makings for the perfect common day fairy tale. Featuring a classic unlikely romance, oodles of breathtaking scenery and a spectacular castle fit for a […] More
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The Troubled History of Gianni Versace’s Mansion, a Miami Beach Treasure
Best known as Gianni Versace’s house, the Miami Beach mansion is one for the history books It was built in the 1930s for Alden Freeman, the heir to the Standard Oil fortune The architecture was based on the oldest house in the western hemisphere, built in 1510 by Diego Columbus, son of explorer Christopher Columbus The house […] More
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Is it Real? Bilbo Baggins’ Precious Hobbit House, Straight Out of the Shire
Bilbo Baggins’ hobbit house was more than just a movie set You’ll find it Matamata, New Zealand, where a 12-acre movie set that goes by the name of Hobbiton is a real-life version of the Shire Hobbiton was created by Peter Jackson for the first Lord of the Rings movie The same hobbit house was used […] More
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Are the Houses From ‘The Holiday’ Real? We Found Iris & Amanda’s Picture Perfect Homes
I need to confess. Since its release back in December 2006, I’ve seen The Holiday approximately seventy-five times! (Yes, it gets at least five watches every. single. Christmas.). I can quote entire scenes, I know the score by heart, and I’ve lost count of the many occasions I’ve rocked out to Mr. Brightside in sync with a slightly inebriated, cardigan-clad […] More
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Tracking Down the Caldwell House and Other Cool ‘Happiest Season’ Locations
Happiest Season may be a heart-warming story about true love and what it means to be a family, but thanks to the ultra-trendy bars, boutique stores, breathtaking homes, and stunning country clubs, it’s also a 104-minute tour of the dreamiest filming locations I’ve ever seen. If you’re yet to catch the movie, let me fill you […] More
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The Real-Life Home Alone House: Then and Now
Home Alone, the cult classic comedy which turned Macaulay Culkin into one of the most recognizable child actors ever, is as present on our TV screens now as it was when it was first released in November 1990. The story of eight-year-old Kevin McCallister — who, accidentally left behind by his family during the holidays, […] More
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Where is Dunnock Manor, the Sprawling Family Home in ‘Father Christmas is Back’?
One of Netflix’s newest additions to its Holiday movie line-up is the star-studded comedy Father Christmas Is Back, a cheeky tale of four feuding sisters that get a crash course in family togetherness when their long-lost father shows up for Christmas at their posh ancestral manor. The movie stars seasoned actors like Kelsey Grammer, Elizabeth […] More
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