12 movie and TV haunted houses we wouldn't mind moving into
Whether on TV or in real life, not all haunted houses are bad. Not all ghosts are evil, and not all vampires are ruthless bloodsuckers. Every Halloween, we get our kicks by visiting the most terrifying mansions and mazes. But isn't it time to switch it up? What if we embraced those horror elements as fun instead of fearful?
Once you get inside them, a lot of those places aren't as intimidating as they seem. So for the third installment in our 31 Days of Halloween celebration, check out 12 TV and movie homes that are haunted but still wickedly awesome.
And here's a complete list of all 31 Days of Halloween features:
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11 custom coffins perfect for any sci-fi fan's final collectible
12 movie and TV haunted houses we wouldn't mind moving into
10 unsettlingly scary movies in which everyone dies at the end
8 undead animals prove reanimation ain't always such a good idea
14 timeless literary classics mashed up into creepy horror tales
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12 deadly TV psychos we should hate (but secretly love)
11 weird zombie-killing weapons that'll destroy the undead with style
15 Lovecraftian stories to read once you've read all of Lovecraft
Watch 9 over-the-top horror movie performances by Star Trek stars
11 zombies it hurt to kill because we loved them so much
Mickey, Popeye and more get spooked in 15 classic creepy cartoons
20 horrifying, hilarious Halloween T-shirts better than costumes
11 great, gory vampire kills from horror movies and TV
Dracula's Dog + 8 more WTF movies about the Prince of Darkness
15 awesomely horrific Game of Thrones deaths (+ a bonus LOL one)
Batman, Iron Man + 22 more superhero-carved Halloween pumpkins
8 horror movies inspired by Native American myths and legends
Beetlejuice, Slimer + 9 more goofy ghosts from horror films and TV
12 most annoyingly useless horror movie authority figures
13 horrific Kickstarter projects you can help fund before Halloween
12 gruesome horror scenes where someone loses a head
Chomp down on 23 awesomely revolting zombie comic book covers
9 spooky body mods that'll put your Halloween costume to shame
14 annoying horror movie victims we were actually glad to see die
9 over-the-top horror films so disgusting they got banned
Check out 13 scary move trailers that still freak us out
25 creepy cosplayers who should be horrific but are sexy instead
See Harrison Ford + 18 more sci-fi celebs in Halloween costumes
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The Deetzes House - Beetlejuice: When it comes to ghosts, you don't get much sweeter than Barbara and Adam Maitland. When they terrorize the new owners of their home, the Deetzes, it's more funny than scary. We wouldn't mind being possessed and singing some classic Harry Belafonte tunes.
Annie/Sally's home - Being Human (UK/SyFy):
On Being Human, ghosts Annie and Sally share their house with a vampire and a werewolf. They try to live their lives as normally as possible. And despite their thirst for blood, and penchant to blow things up, they're a good group. We'd give them the benefit of the doubt.
Collinwood Mansion - Dark Shadows:
Don't let Tim Burton's Dark Shadows fool you. The original was less comedic, and more Gothic. Collinwood Mansion housed characters that ranged from vampire Barnabas to witches, warlocks, zombies and werewolves. That sounds too entertaining to pass up.
The Addams Family mansion:
"They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. They're altogether ooky. The Addams Family." The morbid bunch occupies a creepy mansion complete with a stoic butler and a disembodied hand called Thing. This should be self-explanatory.
1313 Mockingbird Lane - The Munsters:
The Munsters aren't your ordinary neighbors. They're literally monsters. 1313 Mockingbird Lane is home to a clumsy Frankenstein-like Herman, vampires Lily and Grandpa, plus werewolf Eddie. They're a working-class clan, who despite their origins live against type. We'd risk a sleepover at their place.
Whipstaff Manor - Casper (1995):
Casper the Friendly Ghost is just that. He's not in the business of harming or terrorizing. When it comes to Whipstaff Manor, his uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso fill those duties. For the most part, the trio is more obnoxious than threatening. We'd like to spend some time with Casper discussing his before and afterlife.
Beast's Castle - Beauty and the Beast:
This castle is more cursed than haunted. After a prince is rude to a beggar, she turns him into a beast and his servants into inanimate objects. Yes, it would be weird having dinner with a monster and being serenaded by a teapot. But you have to admit, it would also be kind of awesome.
Hell House - Scary Movie 2:
Hell House contains almost every horror movie creature. Vengeful ghosts, a deformed caretaker, even an It-like clown. But none of them are really scary. They're just hilarious bastardizations of the real thing. In some scenes, the creatures are actually running from the humans.
Hillhurst Mansion - Big Bad Beetleborgs:
Are there any '90s kids in the house? If so, you probably grew up watching Big Bad Beetleborgs. It centered on three kids who turned into superheroes thanks to a phantasm named Flabber. He's just one of many supernatural residents of Hillhurst Mansion, which includes Mums the Mummy, Frankenbeans, Count Fangula and Wolfgang "Wolfie" Smith. They were a harmless bunch that made everyday feel like Halloween.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter's Mansion - The Rocky Horror Picture Show: What's not to love about the characters from this movie? They're not traditional monsters, but they're egomaniacs, manipulators and mad scientists. In Dr. Frank-N-Furter's mansion, nothing is really as it seems. But we'd completely ignore that for a chance to perform "Time Warp" from dusk till dawn.
The Haunted Mansion (2003): The Haunted Mansion is based on a Disney theme park ride. That alone ruins its horror cred. Gracey Manor is filled with ghosts, who are cursed to stay within its walls. But the majority of the film, features a bunch a child-friendly obstacles that any 8-year-old could handle. There's no real danger there.
Hotel Transylvania: Hotel Transylvania is run by Dracula himself. It's a place where monsters go to escape humans. They want peace and quiet and aren't interested in killing while on vacation. It's filled with creatures of the night, and none of them are bringing their A-game.