Blumhouse, the production company behind a number of hit horror films, is partnering with the Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media to launch the Stanley Film Center. The center is housed in the Stanley Hotel, which became famous as the inspiration for Stephen King’s novel, “The Shining,” and is seen in the 1997 TV miniseries adaptation. The Stanley is a 10,000+ square-foot exhibit space and promises to be “a true horror destination,” with exhibits from Blumhouse’s extensive roster of horror films, television shows, and games.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis hailed the initiative, saying, “This iconic Colorado hotel will now have a new element of fun and fright for Coloradans and visitors across the world to enjoy, driving tourism and strengthening our economy. I look forward to seeing the exhibit and am happy that our administration can help make this possible.”
Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum himself expressed his excitement about the project: “The Stanley Hotel is hallowed ground for horror fans and that makes this presence at the Stanley Film Center a natural extension for Blumhouse. Fans are going to get closer than ever before to their favorite films, though they may want to keep their distance with a few of the ‘items’ in our collection.”
The Stanley Hotel was also a source of inspiration for the 1980 film adaptation of “The Shining.” While the movie was shot at the Timberline Lodge in Oregon, King stayed at the Stanley for a night in 1974 and cited it as an inspiration for his book. The axe used by Jack Nicholson in the iconic “Here’s Johnny!” scene was up for auction in 2022 and sold for $175,000.
The President of Grand Heritage Hotel Group, John Cullen, said the partnership with Blumhouse was a natural choice, adding “With the support of the state of Colorado, and the boundless creativity and worldwide track record of success of Blumhouse, we hope to create something truly special that honors and celebrates the past, present, and future of horror.
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