An “eerie” film set used by fantasy director Tim Burton has been discovered overgrown and abandoned on a private island.
Urban explorer Bryan Sansivero stumbled across the makeshift town, which appeared in Burton’s 2003 drama Big Fish, on Jackson Lake Island, in Alabama, US, which can only be accessed via a bridge.
The fictional town of Spectre was built there and now exists as a collection of wooden houses, covered in rot and moss.
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In the 2003 film, viewers follow the story of Edward Bloom, played by Ewan McGregor.
He returns home to care for his dying father, who had a passion for telling unimaginable, almost fairytale-like stories.
After he dies, Will explores the town’s haunted forest, trying to find out if any of it was true.
Sharing a video of the deserted film set, 29-year-old Bryan says goats now roam the property.
“There was a desolate and eerie feeling but it was also really beautiful,” Bryan, from New York, told What’s The Jam.
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“The buildings themselves were really interesting.
“I’m very interested in set design and it’s really fascinating to see houses that were built to look old now abandoned.”
Bryan shared footage of the find with his 102,000 Instagram followers on the account @st.severus.
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The clip has racked up 65,600 views, 2,000 likes, and hundreds of comments.
Fans can see shoes dangling between poles marking the town’s entrance. In the film, residents walked around barefoot.
Wooden houses, covered in mould and rot, can be seen lining the path.
And an old church, locked up and looming, is surrounded by trees and woodland.
Social media users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
Candace said: “You’re in my state, I was a dancer in this movie!”
Skippy commented: “This is one of my favorite films of all time.”
Meg wrote: “What?!?! I didn’t know this existed! I LOVE that movie!”
Jenny added: “OMG this is awesome!!!! I didn’t know this was there..I must go!! Also BEST MOVIE EVER.”
Mia said: “It’s my favourite movie!”
“Super cool would love to explore that!” Roschella commented.
“Oh wow this is wild!” added Dan.
“It kinda creeps me out. But also so fascinating!” said Tam.
Bryan added: “I think there’s a beauty to it that is undeniable.
“It’s surrounded by parks so I think it’s remained in good shape because of the __cpLocation and the love people have for the movie.
“People also love the goats that roam the property – they keep the grass trim.”
While the island is privately owned, visitors, fishers, kayakers and campers are welcome for an entry fee of £2 per day.
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