You’ve probably seen Alabama Hills before, even if you didn’t know it. This surreal landscape—massive rounded boulders set against the dramatic Sierra backdrop—has been the filming location for countless movies, from Django Unchained to Iron Man. But for me, the one that hits closest to home is Tremors. That film had me hooked as a kid—and honestly, I still throw it on today. There’s something about that mix of campy horror, desert survival, and Kevin Bacon that just does it. Knowing it was shot right there among those boulders gives the place an extra layer of nostalgia. It’s like stepping into a childhood fever dream.