1 00:00:00,883 --> 00:00:04,303 - NARRATOR: Every state has its folklore, tall tales and legends. 2 00:00:05,262 --> 00:00:08,012 But sometimes, there is a darker story. 3 00:00:08,098 --> 00:00:10,768 A tale not so much told as whispered. 4 00:00:11,518 --> 00:00:13,098 [theme music playing] 5 00:00:16,690 --> 00:00:18,860 - Welcome to Estes Park, Colorado 6 00:00:18,943 --> 00:00:21,113 and the historic Stanley Hotel. 7 00:00:21,194 --> 00:00:24,744 The legendary inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining. 8 00:00:24,823 --> 00:00:27,793 Nestled high in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, 9 00:00:27,868 --> 00:00:31,328 we are a refuge of peaks, clean air and tranquility. 10 00:00:31,413 --> 00:00:33,793 So enjoy a guided tour... 11 00:00:33,874 --> 00:00:35,334 ...listen to some music, 12 00:00:35,417 --> 00:00:38,747 or pass an afternoon taking in the views. 13 00:00:39,421 --> 00:00:43,301 Indeed, those who have visited find it so blissful, 14 00:00:43,383 --> 00:00:46,553 some have even stayed on into the afterlife. 15 00:00:46,637 --> 00:00:51,347 Most guests check out but tragedy has befallen dozens of others. 16 00:00:51,433 --> 00:00:55,653 The Wallenberg children poisoned by their nanny on a family vacation. 17 00:00:55,729 --> 00:00:59,479 Acclaimed soprano Giselle Brooks found dead in her bathtub. 18 00:00:59,566 --> 00:01:02,986 Or Henry Plummer, the notorious cowboy carver... 19 00:01:03,069 --> 00:01:05,739 killed by the police who pursued him into the hotel. 20 00:01:05,823 --> 00:01:07,993 [mellow music playing] 21 00:01:08,826 --> 00:01:11,446 Our friendly spirits might appear at any time, 22 00:01:11,536 --> 00:01:14,616 but don't be frightened, they love having guests. 23 00:01:14,706 --> 00:01:17,286 As long as you remember to treat them with respect 24 00:01:17,376 --> 00:01:20,336 and follow the instructions of hotel personnel, 25 00:01:20,420 --> 00:01:23,800 you won't have any trouble during your time with us. 26 00:01:23,883 --> 00:01:27,183 So enjoy your stay. We're so happy to have you. 27 00:01:32,349 --> 00:01:34,349 - KYLE: Dude, look. [chuckles] 28 00:01:34,434 --> 00:01:37,984 People are stoked we're here. My fans love this fake ghost shit. 29 00:01:38,064 --> 00:01:41,114 - SIMON: We'll get some good stuff for sure. [grunts] 30 00:01:41,191 --> 00:01:43,191 - MAN 1: Finally! - WOMAN: Oop. Watch your step. 31 00:01:43,527 --> 00:01:44,357 [Kyle chuckles] 32 00:01:44,444 --> 00:01:45,954 - GIRL: Coming. - This place is epic! 33 00:01:46,030 --> 00:01:46,910 - Uh-huh. - [woman speaking indistinctly] 34 00:01:46,989 --> 00:01:48,819 - MAN 1: Honey, you want to get the bags? - MAN 2: Excuse me. 35 00:01:49,533 --> 00:01:51,543 - Yeah, bro. - Epic! 36 00:01:51,618 --> 00:01:53,538 - MAN 1: Wonderful! [chuckles softly] - MAN 2: Right over here. 37 00:01:53,954 --> 00:01:56,424 - Mm-hmm-hmm-hmm. Thank you. - [phone dings] 38 00:01:56,498 --> 00:01:58,538 - [chuckles] Red rum! 39 00:01:59,125 --> 00:02:00,915 - MAN 2: All right, guess we're going through here. 40 00:02:01,294 --> 00:02:04,174 - Who makes a wine cocktail? Ugh! 41 00:02:04,256 --> 00:02:06,836 - Dude! That bus is so stuffy. 42 00:02:06,926 --> 00:02:08,336 - MAN 3: They serve pizza. 43 00:02:08,427 --> 00:02:10,347 - GIRL: Come check this out. 44 00:02:10,429 --> 00:02:11,259 - [glass shatters] - SIMON: Dude! 45 00:02:11,346 --> 00:02:13,886 - Dude, really? - I was drinking that! 46 00:02:13,974 --> 00:02:15,274 - KYLE: I didn't catch it break! 47 00:02:15,350 --> 00:02:16,270 [indistinct chatter] 48 00:02:16,351 --> 00:02:18,731 - Welcome. I'm Bitsy. 49 00:02:18,812 --> 00:02:19,862 [indistinct chatter] 50 00:02:19,939 --> 00:02:21,439 I see someone had an accident. 51 00:02:21,523 --> 00:02:24,743 - Simon dropped his drink. - No worries. 52 00:02:24,818 --> 00:02:29,118 Oh. No, uh-- We are so very happy to have you here with us. 53 00:02:29,197 --> 00:02:32,657 But I must ask you not to film or take pictures 54 00:02:32,743 --> 00:02:34,703 now that we are inside the building. 55 00:02:34,787 --> 00:02:36,867 Privacy is very important to us. 56 00:02:36,956 --> 00:02:38,786 - Privacy is deadly. 57 00:02:40,126 --> 00:02:41,876 [ominous music playing] 58 00:02:41,961 --> 00:02:43,341 - SIMON: That shit got all over my shirt. 59 00:02:49,760 --> 00:02:51,260 [Kyle exclaims] 60 00:02:51,344 --> 00:02:52,184 [phone dings] 61 00:02:52,262 --> 00:02:54,892 - So, Simon, why did we pick this room? 62 00:02:54,974 --> 00:02:55,814 - SIMON: [grunts] 63 00:02:55,891 --> 00:02:59,561 Oh, well, because it's the most haunted room on the most haunted floor. 64 00:02:59,645 --> 00:03:02,185 They say they even got, like, a ghost cowboy 65 00:03:02,272 --> 00:03:04,272 whittling little figurines of victims the ghost killed. 66 00:03:04,357 --> 00:03:06,567 - Ooh. A "Ghost cowboy!" 67 00:03:06,652 --> 00:03:08,362 - Now, all that matters is... 68 00:03:08,445 --> 00:03:11,525 y'all's most favorite crew snagged the most haunted room. 69 00:03:11,615 --> 00:03:12,735 - [chuckles] - [phone dings] 70 00:03:12,825 --> 00:03:14,785 - It's not haunted, it's confirmation bias. 71 00:03:14,868 --> 00:03:16,578 People will imagine anything that you tell them to. 72 00:03:16,662 --> 00:03:19,042 - SIMON: Or the ghosts are real and you guys are being idiots. 73 00:03:19,123 --> 00:03:22,213 - Mm. Scared already, fat boy? - I told you not to call me that! 74 00:03:22,292 --> 00:03:24,172 - OK, this is totally my room. 75 00:03:24,252 --> 00:03:25,882 - Hey! Don't get ahead of yourself. - This is my room. 76 00:03:25,963 --> 00:03:27,133 Look at all the pink. There's pink everywhere. 77 00:03:27,213 --> 00:03:29,093 This is a girl's room. - I, uh... No, no, no, no. I'm-- 78 00:03:29,175 --> 00:03:30,875 I'm rethinking masculinity here. 79 00:03:30,968 --> 00:03:33,928 [children laughing in the distance] 80 00:03:35,514 --> 00:03:37,774 - WOMAN: Melbourne, I forgot a bag. 81 00:03:38,475 --> 00:03:39,555 [man speaking indistinctly] 82 00:03:42,146 --> 00:03:44,186 - KYLE: Come on! Ghost tour. 83 00:03:45,273 --> 00:03:46,693 - WOMAN: Hey, guys, are you serious? 84 00:03:46,775 --> 00:03:48,315 - BITSY: This way, everyone. 85 00:03:48,401 --> 00:03:49,281 [indistinct chatter] 86 00:03:49,361 --> 00:03:50,781 - Ugh! The service here sucks so bad. 87 00:03:50,863 --> 00:03:52,913 - KYLE: After this, say, we will go somewhere. That's fine. 88 00:03:52,990 --> 00:03:53,820 [people chattering] 89 00:03:53,907 --> 00:03:58,327 - Now, I am the latest in a long line of caretakers 90 00:03:58,411 --> 00:04:01,501 who watch over the hotel and protect its sanctity 91 00:04:01,581 --> 00:04:03,881 from disruption and disrespect. 92 00:04:04,459 --> 00:04:05,709 With all the recent interest, 93 00:04:05,794 --> 00:04:09,134 the local spirits have been growing more and more agitated so... 94 00:04:09,215 --> 00:04:10,505 it's a lot of work. 95 00:04:10,590 --> 00:04:12,130 - [man laughing] - [woman speaking indistinctly] 96 00:04:12,218 --> 00:04:16,968 Now, if you follow me, we're about to get to a very important place in this hotel. 97 00:04:17,056 --> 00:04:18,846 Not just because of the entrance 98 00:04:18,932 --> 00:04:23,102 but because it contains a special area called "the vortex." 99 00:04:23,187 --> 00:04:24,057 - MAN: Oh, wow! 100 00:04:24,146 --> 00:04:26,146 - It's an energy portal for the dead. 101 00:04:26,232 --> 00:04:30,652 And is said to be the origin of all the paranormal activity in the hotel. 102 00:04:30,736 --> 00:04:32,606 - [indistinct chatter] - [phone dings] 103 00:04:32,696 --> 00:04:36,316 If you feel a chill... it might be a ghost passing through you. 104 00:04:36,408 --> 00:04:40,198 [people laughing] 105 00:04:40,286 --> 00:04:42,456 [indistinct chatter] 106 00:04:42,539 --> 00:04:43,869 Everyone, file right in. 107 00:04:43,957 --> 00:04:45,667 [indistinct chatter] 108 00:04:45,751 --> 00:04:48,461 - SIMON: Let's go to the front. Sorry. - Excuse me. 109 00:04:48,545 --> 00:04:51,125 - Now, behind this curtain 110 00:04:51,215 --> 00:04:54,885 are the tunnels that were used in the original construction of the hotel. 111 00:04:54,968 --> 00:04:56,258 Now they are very dangerous. 112 00:04:56,344 --> 00:04:59,684 So we ask that you do not go beyond the roped off section. 113 00:04:59,765 --> 00:05:00,715 [people chattering] 114 00:05:00,807 --> 00:05:05,437 The music room is haunted by the children who loved our music shows. 115 00:05:05,979 --> 00:05:10,359 And they have been known to steal treats out of visitors' hands. 116 00:05:10,442 --> 00:05:11,482 - [man laughing] - [indistinct chatter] 117 00:05:11,568 --> 00:05:12,948 Everyone, take a sucker 118 00:05:13,028 --> 00:05:16,198 and hold it low enough for a child to grab. 119 00:05:16,949 --> 00:05:19,029 - I'm good. - [laughter] 120 00:05:19,118 --> 00:05:21,488 - BITSY: You get one? Murder twins? 121 00:05:21,578 --> 00:05:23,958 - [indistinct chatter] - WOMAN: Yikes. 122 00:05:24,039 --> 00:05:25,579 - Wonderful. 123 00:05:27,375 --> 00:05:29,165 - WOMAN: Oh, it's good. 124 00:05:29,253 --> 00:05:30,633 - SIMON: Oh! Whoa. 125 00:05:30,712 --> 00:05:32,552 - No filming! - SIMON: Sorry. 126 00:05:32,631 --> 00:05:34,221 Please tell me you saw that. 127 00:05:34,300 --> 00:05:36,140 - It's probably just a string. - SIMON: No! 128 00:05:36,218 --> 00:05:37,218 [indistinct chatter] 129 00:05:37,303 --> 00:05:40,723 - Well, the rest of you can attempt to hold on to your sucker 130 00:05:40,806 --> 00:05:43,556 as we move on to our favorite spot. 131 00:05:43,642 --> 00:05:45,852 - How can you not believe me? - Guys, guys, guys, over here! 132 00:05:45,936 --> 00:05:47,266 I'm gonna shoot in the tunnels. - No. No, no, no! 133 00:05:47,354 --> 00:05:48,484 - Hey, give me your phone. I-- I need the light. 134 00:05:48,563 --> 00:05:49,773 - Can you... Can you not? 135 00:05:50,107 --> 00:05:53,067 - KYLE: I'm doing my shoe ad. - SIMON: Didn't even say yes. 136 00:06:03,537 --> 00:06:04,787 - KYLE: Huh-ah. 137 00:06:07,415 --> 00:06:08,455 Woo-hoo! 138 00:06:08,542 --> 00:06:11,802 I got these cool kicks, perfect for haunted tunnels. 139 00:06:11,879 --> 00:06:14,379 Hey, swipe up to get a discount on your own pair. 140 00:06:14,464 --> 00:06:15,594 Whoop, whoop. 141 00:06:16,050 --> 00:06:17,090 [phone dings] 142 00:06:17,176 --> 00:06:20,386 Woo-hoo. I got these cool kicks, perfect for-- 143 00:06:21,388 --> 00:06:24,388 Right now, right now. I am more concerned about the whales, everybody. 144 00:06:24,808 --> 00:06:25,888 My name's Kyle. 145 00:06:25,976 --> 00:06:28,016 Big fan of whales, you should be too. 146 00:06:28,103 --> 00:06:30,523 [ominous music playing] 147 00:06:39,365 --> 00:06:40,315 [glass cracking] 148 00:06:46,830 --> 00:06:48,040 Hello. 149 00:06:51,835 --> 00:06:53,045 Guys? 150 00:06:58,967 --> 00:07:02,717 Guys? Seriously! Simon? Logan? 151 00:07:14,733 --> 00:07:15,983 [exhales] 152 00:07:17,111 --> 00:07:17,951 [phone dings] 153 00:07:18,028 --> 00:07:21,528 Hey, checking in from these secret tunnels under the hotel. 154 00:07:21,615 --> 00:07:25,945 Apparently, I'm getting pranked. Simon and Logan are fucking with me. 155 00:07:26,036 --> 00:07:27,156 They're idiots. 156 00:07:27,621 --> 00:07:28,751 [phone dings] 157 00:07:28,830 --> 00:07:32,330 Hey, checking in from these secret tunnels under the hotel. 158 00:07:33,085 --> 00:07:34,705 OK, time to get out of here. 159 00:07:38,090 --> 00:07:40,880 [ominous music playing] 160 00:07:56,733 --> 00:07:58,243 [door creaking] 161 00:08:02,114 --> 00:08:06,914 Hey! Hey! Simon? Logan? 162 00:08:07,828 --> 00:08:10,288 - Help! Help me! - [glass shattering] 163 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:13,920 [ominous music playing] 164 00:08:26,013 --> 00:08:28,773 [breathing heavily] 165 00:08:28,849 --> 00:08:30,769 [choking] 166 00:08:31,643 --> 00:08:33,853 [choking] 167 00:08:40,944 --> 00:08:41,784 [thud]