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Stephen King, The Shining… And a Real Haunting (EP 4)

Tales From The Keeper

Tales From The Keeper
Stephen King, The Shining… And a Real Haunting (EP 4)
Apr 08, 2026 Season 1 Episode 4
The keeper

A Blackcraft family member calls in to share a deeply personal story about her father one that suggests some hauntings don’t stay in places…

Then we do a  deep dive into the dark world behind The Shining exploring the twisted genius of Stanley Kubrick, the haunting inspirations from Stephen King, and the real-life paranormal history of the Stanley Hotel, the hotel that inspired the Overlook.

We unpack:

  • The eerie differences between Kubrick’s film and King’s original vision
  • Conspiracy theories surrounding Kubrick’s hidden meanings and psychological symbolism
  • The real hauntings and disturbing energy tied to the Stanley Hotel. A Blackcraft family member calls in to share a deeply personal story about her father—one that suggests some hauntings don’t stay in places…