The Arizona Town That Needs Its Own Horror Movie

Horror is one of the oldest forms of storytelling. We, as humans, are predisposed to fear, and it's incredibly easy to take advantage of that.

That's what leads almost every horror movie, no matter how bad, to make absurd amounts of money at the box office. Since there are a billion horror movies out at any given time, directors are looking for any kind of uniqueness to take advantage of.

I know the perfect place.

Bisbee: Arizona's Cutest Stop

For directors looking for a bold new approach to their horror films, Bisbee, Arizona provides the perfect backdrop. The town is small, with only about 5,000 residents, and it's nestled within the peaks and valleys of the Mule Mountains.

Bisbee's remote location and vibrant, colorful architecture would be perfect for the backdrop of any film, but the quiet, isolated nights give an eerie aura to this town than most others, and it's cramped, narrow walkways could make even the viewers watching on their phones uncomfortable.

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Read More: Is Bisbee the Most Haunted Place in Arizona?

The Haunting(s) at Bisbee

Sure, Bisbee's unique look makes it great for a horror film, but also for a coming-of-age film, or a crime film, or a romanc- you get the idea. So what makes Bisbee a horror city?

Well, Bisbee is famously very, very haunted. From ghosts roaming the halls of old hotels, to mysterious murders and deaths, Bisbee's dark history is ripe for a new storyteller to come in and add to the local legends.

If you don't want to wait for someone to pick up these ideas, you can still enjoy all that Bisbee's dark alleys have to offer at the Old Bisbee Ghost Tours, Séance Rooms, and the always haunted Copper Queen Hotel.

[Discover Bisbee]