Newman Cemetary "The Conjuring" House Newman Congregational Church Hachi Statue at Woonsocket Train depot The monastery in ThE FOr MOrE MoVIes in ThE MOViEs did you know that several movies were shot at locations Woonsocket’s main Street was used to depict the streets in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley or were even the of Washington, d.C. in “The purge: Election”. A scene inspiration for famous films? at 162 main Street shows a mural that normally reads “hocus pocus 2” starring Bette midler, Sarah jessica “keep Woonsocket Beautiful” but was transformed into Parker and kathy Najimy was recently filmed here. In East “keep Washington Beautiful.” The mural is still there but Providence you can see the centuries-old newman transformed back to its original form. On the other side Cemetery and newman Congregational Church - of downtown Woonsocket, st. ann arts and Cultural recognized for its belfry with greek Revival corner pilasters Center was used as Our lady of Sorrows, the site of the and corner and central pinnacles - are both featured in purge mass. scenes when “Billy” makes his comeback. keeping with horror films, “The Conjuring” movie universe much of “hachi: a dog’s Tale” starring Richard gere, was was inspired by a house in Burrillville that was the actual filmed at the historic Woonsocket Train depot. Stop by home of the Perron family hauntings. Stop by for a house to see the exterior of this beautiful brick building and also tour or paranormal investigation of this famed ghostly the statue of Hachiko, the dog this fabled story is about. residence. They sell out quickly so book in advance, or This is a popular tourist stop, especially for animal lovers also check out some of the other special events they have looking to grab a picture with one of the world’s most planned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film! loyal dogs. 30 TOuRBlACkSTONE.COm