10 Buildings That Have Such An Evil Aura That They Could Be Supervillain Headquarters

If you've read The Shining, seen Poltergeist, or played Amnesia, you know that a house can be more than just a place to live—it can be a source of horror.

The subreddit 'Evil Buildings' and its 1.1 million members regularly share examples of architecture that embodies this sinister vibe—whether it's a structure that could be chosen by a supervillain as their lair, could serve as the headquarters for a wicked corporation, or simply looks so creepy that it feels as if it's alive and watching you.

Enter if you dare.

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#1 Perhaps The Evilest Of Them All?

#2 An Abandoned Mansion In The Swamps Of Louisiana

Frank McAndrew, who is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College and an elected Fellow of several professional organizations, including the Association for Psychological Science (APS), says that the portrayal of cinematic haunted houses has remained remarkably consistent over time.

"From a psychological point of view, the standard features of haunted houses trigger feelings of dread because they push buttons in our brains that evolved long before houses even existed," McAndrew writes. "These alarm buttons warn us of potential danger and motivate us to proceed with caution."

#3 Lighthouse In Michigan After An Ice Storm

#4 The Fifa Boardroom Looks Like The Perfect Place To Hold A Super Villian Meeting

#5 I Can See Why People Think Prague Is Full Of Vampires

Haunted houses give us the creeps not because they pose an obvious threat to us, but rather because it is unclear whether they represent a threat or not.

"This ambivalence leaves you frozen in place, wallowing in unease," McAndrew explains.

For example, it would be considered bizarre and embarrassing to run screaming out of a house that makes you feel uneasy if there is nothing to fear. But on the other hand, it could be perilous to ignore your intuition and remain in a place that feels dangerous.

#6 The Bailong Elevator. (Supervillain Lair Vibes)

#7 This Building Looks Cartoonishly Evil

#8 Literally Evil

#9 This Building Is Up To Something For Sure

Think of it this way: if you’re walking through the woods alone at night and hear something rustling in the bushes, you’ll respond with a heightened level of arousal and attention. You’ll behave as if there is a willful "agent" who plans to harm you.

If it turns out to be a gust of wind or a stray cat, you lose very little, if anything, by overreacting. But if you fail to activate the alarm response and a true threat is present, the consequences of your miscalculation could be very high.

#10 Under S 204m Tall Brutalism Architecture TV Tower, Serbia. Blade Runner Vibes