It's no surprise that weird, and sometimes eerie things happen in the city.

Scenic San Francisco has long been the backdrop to many a cheery movie. But, as the dark fog rolls in, and the shadows cross over senescent architecture, the city also becomes part of a more sinister plot. Explore, if you dare, 10 of scary movies films that take advantage of old SF to induce fright.

Midnight Lace (1960)

via Anna's Blog

There is nothing scarier than someone trying to kill you, especially without knowing why. This is the premise of mystery thriller Midnight Lace, which although takes place in Europe, was partially shot at the Fairmont Hotel. However, the made-for-TV remake of the film in 1981 was set entirely in San Francisco.