#4: Evans City, Pennsylvania as Ground Zero for Night of the Living Dead (Night of the Living Dead, 1968)
George A. Romero forever changed horror cinema by transforming the quiet community of Evans City into the birthplace of the modern zombie film. Rather than relying on elaborate studio sets, the production embraced ordinary rural landscapes that made the terrifying events feel unsettlingly believable. Evans City’s cemetery became one of horror’s most recognizable filming locations, instantly familiar to generations of movie fans. Its everyday appearance made the supernatural invasion seem frighteningly plausible. The town has since become a destination for horror enthusiasts eager to visit the origins of an entire genre.
