Where was The Haunting of Hill House filmed? All filming locations explored

Created and directed by Mike Flanagan and based on the novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House is a horror drama series that premiered on Netflix on October 12, 2018. The show was an instant hit with critics and viewers, praised for its slow-burn moments and emotional depth.

The Haunting of Hill House blends horror with sentimentality and follows two timelines. Starring Carla Gugino, Victoria Pedretti, Kate Siegel, and others, it centers on the Crain family, who move into the titular house in 1992 and begin to experience supernatural phenomena.

The series oscillates between the 1990s and the present day, where the five Crain children still grapple with the trauma of their childhood. The earlier timeline shows what happened to the family in the 1990s and how they had to flee the mansion.

A modern classic, the show captures the eerie vibe through its sets and backdrops. It was primarily filmed in and around Atlanta, Georgia.

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Filming locations of The Haunting of Hill House

LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia

Still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The titular Hill House, an important character in the show itself, used exterior shots of a mansion located in LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia. Formerly known as Bisham Manor, the manor was previously used as a venue for weddings and events.

The mansion is no longer called Bisham Manor, and the new owners reverted the house’s name to its original 1920s name, which is Alta Vista. The house is now a private residence.

Built in the 1920s in English Tudor style, the 11,000-square-foot estate sits on lush gardens bordering the West Point Lake. It was built between 1997 and 2002 by Peck Brumby. A 6,000-square-foot home from the 1920s was the previous house on the site, and Brumby used some materials from this home.

Brumby lived in the mansion until 2012, when he sold it to a wedding and entertainment company, which later sold it to private people. Interestingly, the HBO horror series Lovecraft Country also features the house.

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EUE/Screen Gems Studios, Lakewood Way, Atlanta, Georgia

The Haunting of Hill House showcases that the Crain couple and their five children have moved into the house to renovate and sell it so they could build their own house. The interior shots, therefore, were filmed at the massive EUE/Screen Gems Studios on Lakewood Way, Atlanta, Georgia.

Even the critically acclaimed The Haunting of Hill House episode 6, Two Storms, praised for its one-shot takes, was filmed at this studio. Creator and director Mike Flanagan revealed in a Netflix featurette that the impressive set was specifically designed with this episode in mind. It was the toughest to shoot, and the rehearsal time alone was six weeks before the actual episode was shot with everyone in sync.

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Other filming locations in Georgia

Still from the show (Image via Netflix)

The Whitlock Inn in Marietta, a historic bed and breakfast and popular wedding venue, was used as the exterior shots of the Harris Funeral Home in The Haunting of Hill House. The club scenes in episode 1, Steven Sees a Ghost, were filmed at the popular Tongue and Groove Nightclub on Piedmont Road in Atlanta. Further, Steven and Leigh’s home is located on Sherwood Road in the Morningside neighborhood in Atlanta.

The cozy house, built in the Spanish architectural style, spans around 3,733 square feet. The rehab center where Luke and Joey stay in episode 4, The Twin Thing, is the Atlanta Recovery Center on Trinity Avenue. The motel where the Crain family spends a night in episode 5, The Bent-Neck Lady, is the Discover Inn Hotel on Candler Road in Decatur.

Nellie’s wedding reception was filmed at the Higgins Funeral Home in LaGrange, and the burial ground in episode 7, Eulogy, was filmed at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.

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Final thoughts

The Haunting of Hill House is a must-watch show, even earning praise from Stephen King in a tweet. The show powerfully captures the emotional complexity and the lasting impact of trauma on adults, which was elucidated by author Shirley Jackson in her novel.