The chilling horror film was shot in picturesque locations in California and on studio lots. Principal photography took place in Burbank, where Warner Bros. Studios provided the soundstage for a significant portion of the film. On Stage 26 at Warner Bros., the detailed set of the Mullins house was recreated, creating the eerie atmosphere in which the key events of the film unfold. The orphanage scenes were filmed at the Clark Residence, an apartment complex located on Loma Drive in downtown Los Angeles. Additionally, the crew worked outside the city. The exterior scenes of the Mullins house were filmed at Big Sky Movie Ranch in Simi Valley (Ventura County). This famous ranch is often used in film production and added an atmosphere of seclusion and mysticism to the film.

Filming Locations:

Orphanage Room

In the Movie

Scene where Janice, a young girl disabled by polio, stumbles upon a note that says, "Find me." Intrigued, she sneaks into a mysteriously unlocked room and finds a key to a closet. There, she discovers an unusual doll...

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Clark Residence apartment complex, located near downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1913 as a home for working women by the Young Women's Christian Association, this building still stands today, serving as a low-income housing complex amid rapidly rising rents and luxury housing construction in the city.

Field by the House

In the Movie

Scene where the girls sit on the grass in a field near an old country house. Silence surrounds them, only the wind quietly sways the tall grass stems. They talk tensely, recalling the events of the past night. Their voices are quiet, restrained – each afraid to say something that would confirm their worst suspicions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Big Sky Movie Ranch in Southern California. This location offers diverse backdrops for filming, including old houses, ponds, valleys, giant oaks, grassy meadows, and rocky outcrops. The ranch also boasts stunning views of mountains, hills, and more, adding to the film's eerie atmosphere.

Closet

In the Movie

Scene where the heroine fearfully makes her way into a room. In the darkness, the outlines of furniture are barely visible. Behind her, a dull creak of the floor sounds — something or someone is approaching. Turning around, she sees an ajar closet and, stifling a sob, slowly climbs into it.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. The crew meticulously created the interior sets of the house, allowing them to capture complex scenes spanning multiple rooms in a single shot. Every detail of the 1950s Gothic interior flawlessly enhanced the sinister events unfolding within its walls.