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magine living in a home that's been transformed from ordinary to iconic by its appearance on the big screen. Would you enjoy the notoriety and constant attention, or would it be a source of stress? The documentary "The House From..." explores this question, delving into the lives of homeowners who've found themselves at the center of pop culture.

    Directed by Tommy Avallone, the film takes viewers inside a range of recognizable homes that have been featured in movies and TV shows. These properties include the San Francisco home used for exteriors on "Full House," the house from "Home Alone," and the bungalow from "Breaking Bad."

    Avallone's fascination with these houses began years ago, when he'd visit them as a fan. He wanted to take it to the next level by bringing his camera inside. What he discovered was that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to owning a famous home.

    Some owners revel in the attention, embracing fans and allowing them to recreate iconic scenes on their property. The current owner of the "Goonies" house in Astoria, Oregon, encourages fans to take pictures and even recreates scenes from the movie himself. He's happy for guests to perform the "Truffle Shuffle" in his front yard.

    Others, however, are less enthusiastic about the constant visitors. The owner of the "Wonder Years" home in Burbank, California, has a more nuanced approach, allowing fans to pay homage but also setting boundaries. Meanwhile, the owner of the "Breaking Bad" bungalow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been caught on camera cussing out fans who dare to step foot on her property.

    Avallone identifies five categories of famous homeowners: those who embrace it, ignore it, resent it, revel in the location fees, and capitalize on it. The owner of the house used in "Scream" proudly lists the projects that have been shot there, including TV shows and commercials. She estimates that she's earned thousands of dollars per day from location fees.

    On the other hand, some homeowners are fed up with the constant attention. The owner of another "Breaking Bad" home has been seen expressing her frustration and anger at fans who come to recreate scenes from the show.

    Then there are those who capitalize on their famous locations by turning them into lucrative businesses. The owners of Bella Swan's house in the "Twilight" films have turned it into a successful Airbnb, while the owner of Buffalo Bill's House from "The Silence of the Lambs" has fixed it up as a short-term rental and spooky special events location.

    The prize for the most creative use of a famous location home goes to the owner of the Cleveland, Ohio, "Christmas Story" house. He's turned it into a museum, interactive experience house, parking lots, and gift shop, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.

    So why are we so obsessed with these famous-location homes? According to Villanova pop culture professor Susan Mackey-Kallis, pop culture has replaced religion as a source of community and shared experience for many young people. These iconic homes serve as a connection to something bigger than themselves, a way to fulfill the impulse to worship or connect with others in a different way.