Where Is The House From “Scream” Located?

If you were around in the 90s then there’s no way you could escape how popular the film “Scream” was. Released in 1996, it revitalized the stagnant horror genre and became the highest-grossing horror film for many years. Part of what makes the movie so great are all of the beautiful houses that were part of the fictional city of Woodsboro, California. And what’s truly scary is the way that the locations make you feel like you’re in almost any town in the United States, so the familiarity and genuineness of the locations really stand out. 

Lots of aspiring filmmakers or students might watch the movie and wonder to themselves, where is the house from “Scream” located? We are going to break down some of the iconic locations from the first movie and the latest “Scream” installment. And while we’re at it, we have the help of Peerspace to share a few locations that you can rent yourself in just a few clicks. So grab your popcorn and enjoy a tour of some of the most memorable locations from the “Scream” franchise.

Where was the Becker house from “Scream” located?

We’ll get things going by discussing the iconic opening scene from the first film. It was so memorable that it spawned plenty of parodies and imitators. Casey Becker, played by Drew Barrymore, becomes the killer Ghostface’s first victim after he terrorizes her over the telephone.

The house where this was filmed is located in Glen Ellen, California and remains standing today. There is a swingset in the establishing shot that was put up by production and according to The Location Scout Blog: “The owners liked the swing, and kept it there after the movie was finished. Supposedly, there is still fake blood from the production on the swing”. Who could blame them? Most horror fans would love to have fake blood from the movie on their property. 

Where was the Prescott house from “Scream” Located?

One of the first things that comes to everybody’s minds when they think of the “Scream” franchise is Sidney Prescott, played by the great Neve Campell. Her home is another memorable Victorian style home, this time located in Santa Rosa, California.

Sadly if you were asking yourself “Where is the house from “Scream” located?” so you could visit yourself, you’re out of luck. According to an article about the home on Hello Sidney: “It is another location surrounded by vineyards that you cannot visit without authorization.” 

Where was Stu’s house from “Scream” located?

We’ve got one more house for you to answer the question, “Where is the house from Scream located?” The character Stu, played amazingly by Mathew Lillard, is one of the two killers that are using the Ghostface mask and his house is used as the party house and for the final confrontation. Stu’s home is still standing and is located about 70 miles north of San Francisco in the town of Tomales. 

According to an article on Distractify, the house was available to rent in anticipation for the 2022 film. They also have an amusing anecdote from Mathew Lillard himself about the home: “Actually, two people have died in this house. Literally, two people have died in the house. So coming up the hill and you’re doing a Wes Craven film and somebody tells you, ‘Oh, by the way, two people have died in the house,’ it brings on an entirely new thing”. They go on to describe that the former owners passed away from illness but it doesn’t keep the vibe from being scary to this very day. 

“Scream”-worthy Peerspace locations

So now that we’ve answered the question, “where is the house from “Scream” located?” we’re happy to show you an amazing property in Glen Ellen that’s hosted on Peerspace! This neutral territory house in Glen Ellen is sleek and unique.

From the owners: “Earthy and elegant, this modern hacienda is the epitome of the Sonoma lifestyle – entertaining, lounging, dining, and no whining (just wine)! Nestled on 37 acres and surrounded by trees, it is private yet inviting, zen and zealous.” This would make an amazing location for a horror movie in the modern day–just take a look at some of the high-quality pictures from the host.

While Sidney’s house isn’t available, there are some really cool homes available for filming on Peerspace. This gorgeous Tudor, half-timber and stone exterior style home is no stranger to having films shot there. From the owner: “We have experience hosting film crews.  Indie film projects have bunked up to 15 actors and crew here. Pic with the black car and soldiers is from an indie film shoot. The house was a military headquarters in the film project”. What a cool opportunity to be close to Sidney Prescott’s house and have a really unique filming location! 

There are more awesome homes available for filming in the area like this C-Glass in Tomales Bay. It’s a gorgeous location that is waiting for the next amazing production to be shot here. From the owner: “A modern all glass home with a crisp white interior and sweeping views of Tomales Bay. This home is perfect for your next shoot. We’ve hosted all sorts of activities in the past and are certain our space is perfect for your next production”.

It’s been confirmed that a new “Scream” movie is in the works, making it the sixth in the long running franchise. We only wonder if they’ll revisit some of the iconic locations from the past for this spree of the Ghostface killer.

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