The True Story Behind "The Shining"

[@brosephmcbrosephson2626]

"Some guests have returned to the suite and found their laundry folded neatly and the toiletries neatly organised in the bathroom" - Have these people not been to a hotel before?

[@daesgatling1345]

no maid got time to fold laundry

[@wildechild5]

Can that person come tidy up my house. She can rearrange anything she likes.

[@jennycallaghan3073]

I keep my own stuff picked up and don't want anyone in my room. Unless I'm staying for a week. And of course, get clean towels every day or two.

[@HandleHandled]

@@daesgatling1345 If you tip well they got time.

[@HandleHandled]

LoL u beat me to it, I was like "you don't say!?"

[@JDMdrifterboy7]

500 dollars a night? Now thats scary

[@shaunteinreallife]

😂😂😅😭

[@anushasridhar4111]

In USD yea, it's a whole lot. But in HKD, it's a great deal

[@kdjoshi726]

@@anushasridhar4111 Bruh it's expensive as hell in indian rupees

[@haanis5458]

It's no wonder it's soooo expensive... They have ghost employees!

[@americanman3582]

@@kdjoshi726 India poor thats why

[@edgarpineda5759]

The pricing of the room scared me the most

[@rockydify]

That was a very spooky detail!

[@aaeve5676]

Almost gave me a heart attack.

[@Olive-ey1cc]

Truly Horrifying

[@mysteryninja5851]

Yeah not worth it... they don't even have central air or even a pool for the price.

[@Ajent.99]

Very scary!

[@rockydify]

I would be a re-tucking ghost. Everyone needs blankies

[@SutekinaYuri]

I love blankies 🥰

[@CalmLemon05]

I would love that.

[@wildechild5]

Stop covering up my feet🤷‍♀️ I don't like them covered😁...but thanks for caring. 😊

[@coldvoid]

😅

[@kylie1522]

This is so adorable 😭😭

[@justanotherredheadattheend955]

I have zero doubt that a good chunk of why King is so personally against the Kubrick version, is because Jack is him. King has said that in addition to the alcoholism, he was also disturbed by occasional feelings of real anger and resentment towards his young kids, and so the Shining is basically his personal hell. In his version, Jack fights the Stanley harder, and ultimately needs to be killed in order for the hotel to use him to pursue his family. He’s redeemed. In Kubrick, he’s not; in fact, you can almost debate how much the hotel even needed to push. It wouldn’t surprise me if King feels a little violated by that. Kubrick basically made his deeply personal self-insert a monster, and removing most of his moral complexity.

[@year-roundkrampus2763]

I really wish King would separate himself from his work more. Kubrick made a super interesting version of the story thats compelling and focus more on true dangers- the human element. Its people that are scary, not ghosts.

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

@@year-roundkrampus2763 The #1 advice writers are given is to write what you know. Telling Stephen King to stop inserting himself into his works would be like telling John Grisham to stop writing thrillers revolving around the legal system.

[@stoneysdead689]

@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743 You don't get what he means- he's not saying he should stop inserting himself into his stories- he's sayin that once they're done don't be so attached to them that you can only see them one way. Kubrick took the story and turned it into something totally different- but that something was every bit as interesting and terrifying as what King wrote. I mean it's fine for King to say he wants a version that holds true to the book but, don't say this version is bad cause that's ridiculous- it's one of the most widely acclaimed, most watched, most loved horror movies ever made.

[@MissCane9]

@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743 KIng's own version of The Shining was like watching paint dry.

[@hXbradshaw]

Kubrick’s version is scarier BECAUSE Jack is the true monster, not the supernatural entities. The hotel simply gives him a push to act on his baser impulses. He’s abusive, manipulative, an addict, and violent. The hotel just amplifies those qualities. Kubrick’s version is ultimately a domestic horror with supernatural trappings.

[@3EyedFox]

My brother in law was an overnight security guard at the Stanley. He lasted one winter witnessing chairs move in the halls, knocking sounds, and constant radio glitches or turning off or on by themselves before he completely dipped out of Colorado.

[@theBrusatori]

Yeah, sure.

[@MissCane9]

@@theBrusatori Science can already detect ectoplasm and is aware that there are more than 4 dimensions, Ghosts are real. BOO!!

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

@@MissCane9: Read the two relevant chapters in _The Great Controversy_ by Ellen G. White for a better explanation. Also, the two chapters in _Patriarchs and Prophets_ about the death of Saul and ancient and modern sorcery. Free online reading.

[@ApartmentKing66]

@@floogelhornzzz4770 I wouldn't read recipes Ellen G. White wrote, much less books.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

@@MissCane9 ok Egon.

[@Icebolt854]

Hahaha, imagine the actual cleaners coming in to fold your sheets and idiots blame it on ghosts

[@christianshute1818]

It’s one way to avoid tipping the help. Ghosts have no use for money.

[@Xcalator35]

Pay?! Pay for what? The ghosts did it all!!

[@myshreksbox]

Actually the tour I went on the guy staying in 217 the door was locked and he asked the front desk if anyone came to their room and they said "no no one was due to be around for another hour"

[@jennycallaghan3073]

They said clothes, not sheets.

[@whyyesiamamazing]

Look, as a former Stanley Hotel employee, I can tell you that not only is the hotel wildly understaffed to the point where the housekeeping staff would be working until 7:00 p.m., 3 hours past check-in time and so would not have time to do anything but the bare minimum, but nobody is paid enough to touch guests' belongings in the rooms. That's just some story that got started that got repeated over and over until everyone believed it was a fact.

[@ashleywickham2547]

Ryan and Shane need to spend a weekend here. It's truly beautiful. Promise it's not all scary Ryan!

[@johanvajse8410]

they have already been here and did a video about it look for something titled like "dare to return" it was for the movie Doctor Sleep

[@ashleywickham2547]

@@johanvajse8410 I believe you may be confused with the Winchester mansion. They have never been here.

[@johanvajse8410]

@@ashleywickham2547 I am not confused. They have been to the Stanley. Again look up the dare to return and you'll see Ryan & Shane at this hotel.

[@mayag116]

No Johan Vaise is correct I found that video 🙂🙂👍👍👍

[@johanvajse8410]

@@ashleywickham2547 here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOsf3V4j96JjpI

[@Charliefarley170287]

Most of the ghost just sound like old people. Being conservative, giving fashion advice and tucking you in are all very grandma things. The only ghost I don’t like is the creepy guy who touches ladies. There’s enough of those creeps who are still alive.

[@60gator]

So you've met our president?

[@frankwest4003]

@@60gator haha facts

[@pauldeacon1627]

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[@Alexandra-xt1vf]

@@60gator And sniffing kids. Ghosts have nothing on Hunter though🤢

[@YourGraceMyLady]

😂😂😂

[@Andrew-qs2gz]

"Would you stay at the Stanley Hotel?" Me: no because I can't afford $500per night

[@mimiholley5603]

It was $260 per night when I went and then they discounted my total stay and my total came to around $593 lol

[@mimiholley5603]

@Vic Vega it was actually! The town it’s in is gorgeous. And it’s in the middle of the Rockys. One of the floors basically is dedicated to the shining. You can sign up for the ghost tours and the hotel tours. The ghost tours are normally sold out tho. The have a a cafe in the hotel with a lot of homemade treats and things you can take home. I enjoyed my stay.

[@mimiholley5603]

@Vic Vega you’ll see a lot of elk and dear also. April is the time the bears wake up from hibernation. You’ll hear so many stories about bear and elk human interactions lol

[@roy.shrestha]

Same lol

[@englishatheart]

@@mimiholley5603 though* There is a "ugh" in the word.

[@BokHog]

When we went to Colorado, I had to stop and see this hotel. They offer a "ghost" tour which we did and they walk you around the grounds sharing these stories and more over the course of 90 minutes. They took us through the service corridors too which was probably my favorite part. You don't need to spend 500 a night to enjoy this hotel. They let you roam the hotel to a degree, but ask you to not go onto the guests floors to not disturb those in their rooms. The place is massive, and the outside area are fantastic to take in. Estes Park has a few other cant miss things too, but save 3 or 4 hours for the Stanley to really enjoy it and the grounds.

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

"the grounds of the hotel also contain a Pet Sematary" I assume there's also a creepy clown in the storm drain, a bucket of pig blood in the rafters, and a rabid St Bernard patrolling the car park...

[@shakesperezen6078]

"The carpark right next door to a errie strange curio shop." "Eeeeeeeep!!"..😨😱😨 (/-\)..😅

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Nice👍

[@adrianaboga8361]

Yeah; the clown stays, there, when on vacation. 😜😅😂😅😜

[@ziad2089]

Aurora borealis was said to be above the sky where the hotel stands. Passenger went missing once flew above it.

[@harinder13137]

A ghost giving fashion advised...dam, plus not big fan of modern fashion, i can kind relate with that too.........my kind of ghost lol

[@bellaghaisani6214]

after hearing "the question still remains", i immediately said "unsolved" 😭

[@mcr5truther]

Why go to Florida when you can stay in The Stanley hotel? My mom : “cause we aren’t effed up, Addison.”

[@eternalfaeri1415]

@@AxxLAfriku uh.. what

[@Floedekage]

@@eternalfaeri1415 just report as spam

[@nr1NPC]

@@Floedekage Why? Its lord AxxL. He blessed us with another video today

[@fliptail6016]

I also tried this. My mom was like, cabin in woods, or fancy hotel? I suggested the Stanley hotel as a compromise and she replied with “do you really wanna play with our lives?”

[@rorifrongillo6763]

🤣

[@torosmoon]

ok ghosts have always freaked me out but the tucking-in ghost in room 407 sounds so sweet 🥺

[@jackthepumpkinqueen1]

Living in Colorado, and being a huge fan of Stephen King and the Shining. I’ve been up to the Stanley a few times. One other ghost that wasn’t mentioned was a young 16 year old girl named Lucy who froze to death in the concert hall. She was homeless and was seeking shelter from the below freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, the heat was not on in the concert hall and Lucy froze to death. She’s known to favor girls that have had a troubled past and pregnant women, nothing negative about her she seems to be a kind spirit. There’s also a story behind the twins in the Shining. F.O Stanley’s brother, did have two young girls that have said to been seen around the property. If you ever have a chance to go up to the Stanley definitely do it. If not for the spooky aspect there’s so much history and beauty in that building and Estes Park itself.

[@tayloranderson7547]

That wasn't mentioned was was a young 16 year old girl named Lucy who froze to death in the concert Hall. She was homeless and seeking shelter from the below freezing 🥶 temperatures. Unfortunately , the heat was not on in the concert hall and Lucy froze to death.💀☠️ She's known to favor girls that have been a troubling past and pregnant women, nothing negative about her she seems to be a kind spirit .👻 There's also a story behind the twins in the shining. Fo Stanley's bother , did have to girls young girls that have said been seen around the property. If you never had a chance to go up to Stanley differently do it . If not for the spooky aspect there's so much history and beauty in that building and Estes Park itself .

[@ibitechildren]

the vibes are immaculate

[@jimenasanchez7026]

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[@ibitechildren]

@@jimenasanchez7026 no sé hablar español

[@diannaherrera3768]

Me: Aww the cowboy just wants a kiss... Narrator: He was hanged for murder Me: O_O

[@iluvfamoussingers]

The cowboy room in 428 is harmless he’s actually a nice ghost

[@GirlyDeadpool]

😂🤣 I reacted the same way!

[@iluvfamoussingers]

@@GirlyDeadpool huh

[@travisscott3050]

thats sexual assault how do you think any of that's cute

[@MissCane9]

@@travisscott3050 You're kidding. Right?

[@johanvajse8410]

The lady in the bath tub was the scariest thing I have ever read in my life. One of the few times a book scared me.

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

Read _Ghost Story_ by Peter Straub for a good scare.

[@johanvajse8410]

@@floogelhornzzz4770 I did read that book but forgot all about it. I'll have to find a copy and remind myself. Thanks!

[@mimiholley5603]

I actually went to the Stanley Hotel 2 weeks ago and stayed for 3 nights. They offer ghost tours and hotel tours and they even have a room dedicated to The Shining. On the tour, they took us to places that were locked off to guest and told us some ghost stories. I highly recommend going, even if it’s just for a day. Plus Estes Park is beautiful and you’re right in the middle of the mountains!

[@corneliali7747]

Honestly these ghosts are fun to hang out with.

[@TheNickSweat]

Just wanted to stop by and tell everybody to give Doctor Sleep a chance. It's an incredible film. Just make sure to watch the director's cut. Don't settle for the theatrical version. They're two completely different cuts.

[@Nour.001]

I don't know which one I watched, but I really liked the movie, to be honest I liked the shining a bit more, on the other hand still really good movie and worth the 3 hours.

[@Moccason]

Honestly a fantastic film. Love the director (Mike Flanagan) and the cast is immaculate

[@puppyendorsement3314]

@@Nour.001 3 hours? I'm pretty sure you watched the Director's cut then.

[@TheNickSweat]

@@Nour.001 Most definitely the director's cut. Its runtime is exactly 3 hours. It also has a different narrative, breaking the film into chapters instead of a 2 1/2 hour onslaught of information. I really enjoyed it in theaters but when the blu-ray was released I couldn't wait to see the director's cut. Mike Flanagan is one of the best writers/directors we've got in the horror game right now.

[@Nour.001]

Ohhh, then definitely I have to check the director's cut!! Thanks guys

[@bron5590]

Lmao I’m just imagining the ghost at 6:13 being there like: you’re really going out in that? Darling, no 👀

[@average-art3222]

I wouldn't mind taking an advice from a ghost

[@astrowolvez]

From what I’ve heard he hated the movie because from the beginning Jack is scary, he’s not a flawed, but human character who slowly goes mad. And pretty much with all the characters and how in books you can make them have wide personalities, which he then did in the mini series.

[@allip8656]

i agree but to be fair i think him breaking his own sons arm around the beginning of the plot is pretty damn scary 😭😭

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

I think Jack being a scary flawed guy helps the movie because you don’t really know how much of the madness is him and how much is the hotel taking control of him

[@astrowolvez]

@@MrRyan-wu4jx but that’s what makes it tragic, because he was someone coming back around and was getting better.

[@filmbuff2777]

The book is manipulative & schmaltzy with good things in it. Kubrick's film is far better. If the only thing that can be said about the mini series is that it is more faithful than the Kubrick film, then all it does is prove him right. The mini series is completely forgotten today. Mick Garris is one of the worst directors ever.

[@Voldycat]

@@filmbuff2777 Genuine question: how can a book be 'manipulative' I'm curious as to what you mean by this?

[@nickb5371]

"Some guests leave their room and come back to see that room service had been there..." im a believer but like the toiletries come onn

[@jordanfletcher9726]

I convinced my family to stay at the Stanley Hotel this fall and I am SO excited I could scream! HUGE horror fan here, The Shining is in my top 5 favorites of books and movies!

[@tjjordan4207]

Good luck and have fun

[@jordanfletcher9726]

@@tjjordan4207 thanks so much! 🤗

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

What are the others in your top 5?

[@jordanfletcher9726]

@@floogelhornzzz4770 my top 5 horror movies are John Carpenter’s The Thing, The Shining, Silence of the Lambs, The Lost Boys, and Halloween. 🎃

[@jordanfletcher9726]

@@TheSoriaKids it was an amazing visit! Had an absolute blast at The Stanley and the cute little town it’s located in. I didn’t get to do a ghost tour, which I would like to do someday when we have more time there. 10/10 would recommend though, I definitely felt some friendly presences while there! 🤗🎃

[@izzysauls7737]

Imagine waking up to a cowboy leaning down to kiss you 👀 👀 👀

[@sonicfactory-uk]

Brokeback Mountain tent scene coming!

[@fatimabilal5134]

"911?"

[@carmelomon]

Gonna give him a smooch 😘😂

[@Charliefarley170287]

Who needs to recreate the Dirty Dancing lift when this ghost will recreate Brokeback Mountain?

[@SweetestSinEternity]

I would be flattered and ask him what are we

[@jjbutterbeans1515]

One of King's scariest books. Read it if you haven't.

[@filmbuff2777]

Salem's Lot, It, The Stand & Pet Semetary are all better.

[@MagicalGirlRose319]

I read some of his books before and "Carrie" painted a much scarier picture than the movie

[@englishatheart]

@@filmbuff2777 Yeah, no. Not remotely.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

The book is so much better than the movie. So much dread...

[@angeldquintas]

I literally made a reference to The Shining at work, I’m wearing a yellow sweater with The Shining on it (the exact same as the one shown in the video), and I see this video in my subscriptions. Too specific to be a coincidence. I’m FREAKING OUT.

[@maryreynard7338]

I stayed in room 217 several times in the 70’s. Everyone at the hotel was very friendly back then.The man at the desk asked me if I wanted to stay in the room where Steven King wrote THE SHINING. I am so fortunate I got to experience this before all the renovations and explosion of tourists making this way to expensive ($500 a night!) for me to stay in now. I felt very welcome and happy in the room. I always loved staying there. The view was awesome!

[@Forthelols]

Ryan and Shane we miss you

[@MRvideogamesGamingAndMore]

What do they do now, anyway?

[@avy4kumar]

i do

[@ashley05tyson]

They need to come back already and make videos ! 💖

[@malepatternbaldness.]

@@MRvideogamesGamingAndMore they have a channel called The Watcher, it's good but its different from unsolved

[@MRvideogamesGamingAndMore]

@@malepatternbaldness. thanks

[@carolhowley7158]

Thank you so much for this video. One correction. There were no scenes in Kubrick's film shot at The Ahwahnee Hotel, but the design of the lobby set for the movie was based on the lobby of The Ahwahnee. All interiors for the movie were sets constructed at Elstree Studios, located in Britain. Most Sincerely, Chris Howley, Wollaston, MA

[@aimansteele]

I really shouldn’t be watching this at night *while clicking on the video anyway*

[@jimenasanchez7026]

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[@amalkav]

I was just thinking the exact same thing 🤪

[@vivischultzel3950]

😀

[@renschuon4992]

I mean it turned out to be mostly friendly ghosts so I’m cool with that

[@unodiscw]

I wouldnt

[@MoBahar687]

Maid: Time for some fresh laundry and towels! Guest: "Gh GH GHOST!!!"

[@adrianaboga8361]

😂😅🤣😜😅😂😜

[@epictetushasepictiddiez2615]

Ghost that tucks you in at night: *exsits* Lonely people: its free real estate

[@iloveyouamberappel]

At $312-$500 a night I would guess they love the idea of having people think that the building is haunted and want to stay the night. I would stay there if someone else is footing the bill... Buzzfeed, I am looking at you

[@iluvfamoussingers]

I’ve been there fucken nice

[@piscesmoon6333]

i've been to that gorgeous hotel -- man is it creepy, but very beautiful

[@MagicalGirlRose319]

The only thing scary about it is the rate prices

[@attashatara6769]

I stayed at the Stanley in 1992 for five whole days and every time I went into the room for the night something sinister was always lurking I never felt so cold staying at a hotel in my life!!! For as long as I live I will never forget this hotel😥

[@kristenchancey5628]

Though the film's sets were inspired by the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite, the Shining's interior scenes were all filmed on a soundstage in the UK.

[@Humanradio42]

That is absolutely correct. 💯

[@marjie012000]

Yes it was

[@Erizou90]

The friendly ghost who keeps tucking people in sounds like an entity I'd like to be friends with ^^

[@jupitersmoon3033]

I live like an hour away from Estes, so I’ve been to the Stanley multiple times, beautiful building.

[@playanakobi4407]

If a ghost offers you a fashion advice, you better reflect on your fashion sense. 🤣

[@Sorchia56]

I took my brother to The Stanley Hotel about 30 years ago as a birthday present. It’s gorgeous and we felt a bit off when we checked in but didn’t feel anything malevolent. We had a fun weekend, no silly tours, of eating brilliant food, drinking and laughing! The grounds were amazing. I’d go back in a heartbeat. Yes, it’s haunted but the ghosts seem rather happy. That’s what we felt anyway.

[@zapusama67]

I visited the Stanley when I was in Colorado opening an Applebee's. A co-worker and I hung out, took the daytime tour and had one of THE best Bloody Marys we've ever had. It was awesome!

[@myragroenewegen5426]

The friendly ghost who tucks you in is so deeply reassuring. So often ghosts are associated with cold drafts. Who wouldn't want some benevolent presence they didn't fully understand keeping thing warm and comforting in an endless quest of care-taking.

[@dan1216]

7:55 - Actually, the interiors were shot at EMI Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, which were based on the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park.

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

I'm sensitive to spirits and was there in 2015, there's definitely more than 10 spirits there. It's not a bad thing, I think it brings peace to the unsettled ones.

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I've worked security at The Stanley Hotel and while I've never seen nor heard a ghost I was shown a picture, taken by an employee, where the spirit image of a cat is clearly visible.

[@ContraryMary]

So funny to hear these stories about the Stanley Hotel. I went up there a few times in the 1970s and 1980s - before The Shining came out. There was no talk of being haunted, or weird, or anything like that. After Stephen King wrote the book, all kinds of stories came out, and the Stanley Hotel really uses that story - ah, good for them.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

That sounds about right.

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

Some people just don't have supernatural experiences because no ghost wanted to talk to you.

[@cameronthompson9463]

i’ve stayed at the Stanley!I was there in maybe 2016 when the wildfires in Estes park were out of control. It was definitely an experience, and it IS haunted. I had my own encounters.

[@ashmomofboys]

I’ve been going to the Stanley for over 30 years. I have SO many stories. Especially from like 20 years ago before it became a tourist hot spot. Now it’s so packed of people even if there was a ghost you wouldn’t know it. It’s sad what happened to that hotel.

[@GLENLYNAS]

My father was a janitor at the Stanley Hotel for 1 winter......he couldnt cope with the paranormal daily experiences, and at night time he refused to leave his room because the presence of evil was so great throughout every corridor. I've tried to ask him what happened, but he just cant bring himself to talk about it, it terrifies him so so much

[@Liminal8bits]

Dang

[@CastleBravo17]

I was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO, about 40 minutes from Estes Park. I’ve been to the Stanley more times than I can count. I’m happy you mentioned that the hotel hasn’t really had anything violent or tragic happen. However, I’ve never had a single thing happen to me whenever I’m there. In 2020, Colorado was engulfed in flames for most of the summer. Estes Park and the Stanley would have most likely been partially, or completely destroyed if the mountains hadn’t had gotten about 18 inches of snow. It was frustrating because Colorado received little to no aid for the fires, and I don’t believe many actually new how bad the damage was. Also, you forgot to mention that when King was staying there, he went to get a drink at the bar and was served by a bartender with the last name Lloyd who also did not accept his money.

[@ashleywickham2547]

Hello from Centennial!

[@grungepixels1446]

Shane... Ryan.... I’m scared...

[@jimenasanchez7026]

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[@ragingharlot13]

Went on the haunted tour there, when we were allowed to take pictures of the small tunnel I got a few weird orbs and a shadow peeking from behind the corner. Pretty creepy.

[@babyfry4775]

I got lots of orbs in my pictures when I stayed there. Orbs inside near King’s room and outside in the front of the hotel. My husband and I stayed there and nothing happened to us then but some weird things happened on the tour.

[@amyw6572]

"The caves contained a high amount of limestone" * The entire state of Florida being haunted *

[@Stimkie]

That makes my entire place haunted as well

[@alwaysforanimals]

That... would actually explain alot

[@TheArtOfMind]

The price to stay in room 217 is more haunting than what took place.

[@patrickperalta59]

I live about a hour from the Stanley Hotel...I live in Greeley , Co. I've been to the hotel several times since I moved To Colorado in 2007. I've never stayed over night I refuse to pay $500 for a room even their lowest room not haunted costs $99. no way in hell will I pay that much for a room. I have been on their haunted tours.

[@vanessahutchins3085]

I've stayed there twice and visited a bunch of times. Its only two hours away from my hometown in Colorado. I recommend it. I always had fun.

[@SELLOSEBOTHOMA015]

Moral of the story is: perfect place to send your significant other for their bachelor or Bachelorette party, only magic Mike they'll see is kissing cowboy

[@DroughDough10]

I used to drive to the hotel when I lived in Boulder. Its was a breath taking town

[@TheParanormalPolynesian]

I stayed here on my honeymoon- and in room 217 no less. 😱 I’m also a paranormal investigator, and recorded the bathroom door shutting itself in the night. The hotel is DEFINITELY haunted, and I’ve never not had a crazy paranormal experience there. I need to go back this year and post what I find to my channel. I highly recommend to anyone who can to check this historical treasure out. Amazing place 👻👻❤️❤️

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

.....and I'm sure the hauntings started about.....what, 6 months after the shining came out.

[@TheSianusmaximus]

Such a cool honeymoon ❤️

[@leeknight5462]

I have been to the Stanley and it is a truly beautiful place. The grounds are lovely and it is just magnificent. We didn't encounter any ghosts, but really enjoyed learning the history of the place.

[@michaellynes3540]

Even though Steven King disliked Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film adaptation, King did admit it was the most terrifying horror movie he had ever seen.

[@shantiwolf5291]

I actually preferred the shining mini series, found it closer to the book, I also found the latter hotel far more creepy, was like it had a life of it’s own, which makes more sense now, very interesting hearing about King’s inspiration

[@mrsm150]

Me too, I loved the series.

[@miapdx503]

When I was a child we lived in the Rocky mountains, in a small town in Colorado. It was truly creepy. I spent a lot of time alone. The strong presence of the military made it weirder.

[@themissingink444]

The Stanley Hotel doesn't offer housekeeping while you're there. Only before you check in, and they clean and sanitize after you LEAVE. It's on their website, so that's why it's so shocking.

[@laurelf.1363]

I think spirits and ghosts get a bad rap-they’re generally friendly. So I like your putting that in your video about these ghosts being friendly and helpful.

[@borisjihnson]

i’ve been obsessed with the shining and it’s theories ever since i’ve watched the wendy theory about a week and a half ago, and yesterday i just started watching this channel again, and then i see this upload. bro this coincidence.

[@philb6133]

That ghoul needs to be careful, he’s gonna get cancelled. Perv.

[@marywilkinson5937]

It’s a gorgeous hotel. The view from the front porch is unforgettable at dusk!

[@zkeepr]

Happy Spring Break everyone

[@grungepixels1446]

Mine ended 😢

[@gtfanatic]

@@grungepixels1446 same :,(

[@ifitwasreallylaney2496]

Noo i came back to school today 😔

[@ibitechildren]

thanks dude bro 😎

[@jimenasanchez7026]

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[@johndunnahoo2365]

To spend a week enjoying all of its splendor and beauty would be the ultimate hotel stay.

[@masonfink9132]

we need more ryan and shane episodes

[@jimenasanchez7026]

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[@wendyperez9616]

TRUEEE

[@solaireofastora3]

They have their own channel

[@welcometomymess2226]

I’m pretty sure they don’t make videos for buzzfeed anymore. I know they still work their but I read somewhere they don’t make videos for buzzfeed. But they have their own channel call ‘watcher’

[@jdraven0890]

7:55 The hotel in Yosemite park was definitely the inspiration, but I read that all the interiors were sets constructed in England. This is indeed difficult to believe when watching the film. To get the amount of lighting Kubrick desired through the set windows, the heat from the lights eventually started a fire that burned everything down, and it had to be completely rebuilt.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

They're lucky they weren't in the damn maze at the time=extremely flammable

[@jareknowak8712]

One of my favorite movies. Just as great as Space Odyssey 2001. Masterpiece.

[@Kimi1968ful]

I’ve stayed there in the cowboy room. The hotel is gorgeous but the rooms are very dated. There is no air conditioning so summer maybe not the best time to go. We went in October. The town of Estes Park is beautiful! Just stunning.

[@joanhoffman3702]

Two years ago, my sister and I took a day trip through some small towns in Colorado. As we passed through Estes Park, I looked to my right and said, “Hey, there’s the Stanley Hotel!” Without missing a beat, my sister replied, “We’re not stopping” and continued driving on. Darn, I was going to suggest we stop for lunch...and maybe some “spirits”. 😎

[@lorettaolson8748]

A stay at the Stanley Hotel is on my bucket list!

[@sassyfeet9423]

I'm just gonna say it: 2:17 That's a snooker table...you'd not be playing pool on it.

[@RealityMFiction]

This is basically the presentation they give you on the night time ghost tour, except the tour guide stops in the area in question then shares the story relating to the section

[@wlanee]

Ironically I was just watching The Shining this morning.

[@meghanhixon3241]

The CIA agents watching you duck down in the bushes

[@theLatestkraze]

Sitting in a candle lit bath rn lol vibes are right

[@catherinelh1979]

🛀 💕

[@katieohare1320]

Me too!

[@theLatestkraze]

@@katieohare1320 it’s so nice 😂😂

[@amywebb4586]

I want to stay here so bad! And I would totally take part in any tours and "ghost hunts". I did look up the hotel and check to see about making reservations, availability was pretty limited so if you go you might want to make advanced plans to stay there.

[@Hhshhshhe]

I’ve stayed there a couple times it is really awesome! The fresh air and the view are amazing.

[@astrowolvez]

There was this show on syfy or discovery that was about real people staying the weekend at haunted places, and it was hosted by reputable explorer, and the people were encouraged to explore the locations and one of the episodes was here. And the weirdest thing that happened was they went to the most haunted floor and all of the chairs from the rooms were in the hallways, it was so creepy.

[@Michelle-je9jk]

Do u remember the name of the show?

[@astrowolvez]

@@Michelle-je9jk I believe it was strandard and it was on syfy.

[@illuminotme4261]

I've read the Shining multiple times. It's one of my all time favorite books. I'm not ashamed to make this admission. The book understands alcoholism so well and I come from a long line of them. I've never read anything so relatable in my life. I understood Jack's descent into madness.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

He was still a lush writing this, lol. All prior to Cujo.

[@tamaracalderon3184]

I've stayed at the Stanley.... Heard the piano playing at 2:am and have a picture of my friend, who was walking down the Grand Staircase, when she said something was touching her hair and her long hair suddenly shot straight up like she was being electrocuted when I snapped the pic.

[@GalaxyIsADork]

That's awesome 😎 I've experienced spirits before and it's really a scary thing to have happen 😭

[@izzatihassan1475]

Normal people experiencing ghosts in a hotel: oh no, I better leave tonight! Stephen king: Oh yes, this would be a great setting for my next bestselling novel.

[@ariana6890]

I miss Shane and Ryan 😔

[@FernBurri]

Same

[@ssophii3]

What happened to them?

[@primecloud]

@@ssophii3 they have another channel,The Watcher

[@maddiemmxo]

Same

[@jimenasanchez7026]

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[@mitchg7809]

The interiors of the Overlook were actually shot on a soundstage in England. They were only modeled after the Awahanee Hotel.

[@EddieSpaghetti07]

Hi sexy daddy :)

[@MaestroMephisto]

Kubrick’s vision was excellent! I’m not a big fan of movies being too different from the books they are based on, but after seeing just bits of that trash TV mini series King made of his out story, I’ll take Kubrick’s version all day every day. That movie still gives me the willies in my adult life.

[@kjerstigoodrichsorenson]

I've Been there! The scariest thing about that place is the altitude change.

[@6ixConfessions]

"Would you stay at the Stanley Hotel?" Without a doubt, yes. If you paid me for my accommodation, I would. and put me in the most haunted room too, please.

[@traciewatkins2022]

Yep

[@annprince5218]

I used to work at the Stanley. There were a few little bumps in the night but as a person who is very sensitive to this kind of thing I wouldn't call it one of the most haunted places. Most of these stories have come about since the book and movie came out for the tourists. It's kind of a shame...it's lost some of its dignity in a way. Just to note as well the Stanley was not closed for the winter. This isn't some remote, hard to get to hotel. It remains quite busy during ski season. King may have visited during off peak weeks...between the changing of the leaves and the opening of the ski areas or very late spring.

[@heathersiroky2329]

My aunt and Uncle stayed a few years ago, and got one of the haunted rooms. They said they walked up on the tour right when they were outside their room and the tour guide said, "And that's why we call this room the portal to hell." and it was very awkward to ask them to move so they could go in. The worst thing that happened was my Uncle's glasses went missing and were found in the trash can under the liner

[@jesussatanicchrist]

Your aunt and uncle lied to you...

[@ronofthesea5953]

King was still worth reading back then but Kubrick was ALWAYS great.

[@MonodySpade]

"A woman in a Vitorian style dress offering fashion advice because she doesn't like modern day clothing" LMAO

[@kristenmarielle3497]

Reading peoples comments about their hotel experiences is super cool