The film was shot in several locations in the Greater Los Angeles area, including neighborhoods of Inglewood, Wilmington, and downtown Los Angeles. It is a horror anthology that connects four separate stories, framed by a creepy funeral director named Mr. Simms, who leads three young drug dealers through his morgue and reveals terrifying stories associated with each body. The plots address real social issues such as police brutality, racism, domestic violence, and gang conflicts, all presented with elements of supernatural horror. The production skillfully used real residential streets, historic buildings, and old cemeteries of Southern California to create an atmosphere of everyday urban life while evoking genuine fear. The film has become a cult classic and is widely regarded as one of the most socially significant horror anthologies ever made, combining sharp social criticism with engaging genre cinema.

Filming Locations:

Duke Metger's Office (Banning Museum)

In the Movie

Scene where this building is occupied by Duke Metger, a white supremacist politician, in the segment "KKK Comeuppance," where living dolls containing the spirits of enslaved people first intimidate him and then destroy him.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Banning Museum, a historic Victorian mansion built in 1864 by Phineas Banning, the "father of the Port of Los Angeles." The mansion is recognized as a California Historical Landmark and operates as a museum open to the public. Its exquisite architecture and grounds perfectly suited the role of the office of racist politician Duke Metger in the film.

Inglewood Park Cemetery (Cemetery from the "Rogue Cop Revelation" Episode)

In the Movie

Scene where the cemetery episodes from the segment "Rogue Cop Revelation" take place, where corrupt police officers face supernatural retribution for their crimes against an innocent man, with tombstones and mausoleums creating an eerie backdrop.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Inglewood Park Cemetery, a large and well-known cemetery founded in 1905 in Inglewood, California. Its grounds cover over 300 acres and are the final resting place of many notable individuals. The well-maintained landscaping, mausoleums, and wide avenues make this location notable and frequently used in film and television.