James Franco Goes Full Jack Nicholson From The Shining to Scare Guests at Halloween Horror Nights

Actor and his The Deuce costar Chris Bauer took a swing at terrified park goers

By McKenna Aiello Oct 25, 2017 9:07 PMTags
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Watch out, Ellen DeGeneresJames Franco is the latest celeb with never-ending scares up his sleeve. 

The actor and his The Deuce co-star Chris Bauer recently went undercover at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights to give unsuspecting park goers the fright of a lifetime. Slipping behind-the-scenes of a maze modeled after The Shining, Franco donned a Jack Nicholson mask, red flannel and axe for the big event. 

Two words: Seriously creepy. 

Unbeknownst to the Halloween fanatics brave enough to take on the re-envisioned Overlook Hotel, it was actually James (or Jack Torrance) taking a swing at guests who rounded the hallways. 

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The True Blood star was impressed by Franco's natural ability to horrify, noting, "This could be the hiatus job!" 

Aside from James and Chris, this year's Halloween Horror Nights has witnessed plenty of spooky celeb sightings. Kendall Jenner and Blake Griffin cuddled up for a VIP date night with Travis ScottKylie Jenner and more, while Paris HiltonKendrick LamarBella ThorneAmber Rose and Justin Hartley have also all enjoyed the fright fest. 

Press play on the video above and prepare to scream!