The Life Now

“We woke up with water up to our ankles. We packed up what we could and left. Everyone just assumed it would be temporary,” explained Norma. “People had been preparing for months for the upcoming summer season. Many had invested time and money in new fixtures and remodelling work. Those who could took absolutely everything with them, from their personal belongings to the kitchen sink,” she added.

The Experience

“We woke up with water up to our ankles. We packed up what we could and left. Everyone just assumed it would be temporary,” Norma exclaimed. And why wouldn’t they? The people had put in all their money in new business ventures or to expand their already established work as they had been waiting for months for the summer season to come. Those who could take absolutely everything with them, from their personal belongings to the kitchen sink,” he added.

A Spa Break Destination

Norma now lives in Carhue, much like all the refugees who migrated to the city after the flood of 1985. Carhue is now famous for its reputation as a destination for spa breaks. The thermal water of lake Lago Epecuen is delivered to hotels in Carhue via lorries on a regular basis. At present, the lake Lago Epecuen has retrieved its mineral concentration and has 10 times the salt in comparison to a sea.

Grim Setting


The gloomy setting of the city makes Villa Epecuen the cynosure of many Hollywood movies. The city seems to be an ideal setting that serves a particular genre. Many production studios from Hollywood have filmed a lot of horror movies here in the city because of its appearance. Maybe you have even seen some of those movies and thought it was a set. Next up is the most famous movie which had been filmed here.

“And Soon The Darkness”


The most famous movie that was shot in this gloomy city is called “And Soon The Darkness” that starred Karl Urban. Unfortunately, these movie studios and the actors are the only visitors the city of Villa Epecuen gets to welcome these days. On a different note, the city also has a slaughterhouse, and does it look terrifying? Look for yourself…

The Slaughter House

Is there something scarier than a slaughterhouse? Yes, a ruined slaughterhouse that used to be hidden behind waters until now. Nonetheless, isn’t it incredible what happened to this thriving city? What’s scarier than a slaughterhouse? The answer is a slaughterhouse in ruins that was submerged under the lake until now.