The Strange Beauty of Abandoned Movie Sets, from 'The Fugitive' to 'The Hobbit'

The site of a film production often involves a major physical transformation: sets are constructed, trees are planted (or removed), and lights are rigged all over — all in the goal of creating cinematic illusions. But what happens after the shooting is completed and the cast and crew move on to their next jobs? Depends what location you're talking about. Some become popular tourist destinations, while others are slowly overgrown with weeds. Most possess a strange, understated beauty. Here are some great examples...