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Universal announces The Shining for Halloween Horror Nights

May 19, 2017, 9:01 AM · The King of Horror is coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.

For the first time, a Stephen King property will feature at Universal's annual Halloween event, as Creative Director John Murdy has announced The Shining for this year's production. The enduring horror franchise will appear in HHN at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida in Orlando.

King franchises long have been one of the leading requests from Halloween Horror Nights fans, with The Shining topping that list. Based on the film version, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining house will recreate iconic moments from the 1980 film, which starred Jack Nicholson.

Halloween Horror Nights 27 runs 26 nights from Sept. 15 through Nov. 3 at Universal Studios Florida. Tickets are available now. Dates have not yet been announced for the Hollywood version.

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anonymous
173.10.41.134
May 19, 2017 at 9:29 AM · I am really hoping they use Stephen King as the icon this year. Wouldn't it be awesome to see houses themed to IT, Pet Sematary, Carrie and Storm of the Century. Then have the 3D house themed to Maximum Overdrive with AC/DC blasting throughout the house! A man can dream right?
anonymous
171.161.160.10
May 20, 2017 at 12:26 PM · Man, this house has the possibility to be one of the greatest HHN experiences of all time. I cannot wait until September!
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Rock-Blazer12
James Trexen
May 20, 2017 at 6:24 PM · This is huge. Mr. King has a full-scale library of classics to choose from for the future. Just shows that Universal is the absolute leader when it comes to Halloween.
coasterdude
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Anthony Murphy
May 21, 2017 at 8:05 AM · The Shinning makes sense! It is a creepy hotel with lots of very striking visuals and enough jump scares to make it simple to replicate, but still be effective!
Rock-Blazer12
James Trexen
May 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM · Ooh, now I want a house based on The Shinning. And the best part is, Universal already has the rights to that one.

anonymous
184.89.147.180
May 22, 2017 at 12:19 PM · 2 words: Hedge Maze!

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