Texas Estate Sale Features Legendary Horror Film Script

Cue the theme to The Shining because Halloween season just got a little scarier, and a lot more exciting, for horror fans in Texas. Shelley Duvall, Texas-born actress who gave a haunting performance as Wendy Torrance in The Shining, may be gone, but her legacy is about to live on in a big way. A Texas estate sale and auction will showcase Duvall’s personal treasures, including one awesome piece of horror memorabilia, costumes, and other rare Hollywood items, giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of film history.

Shelley Duvall’s Texas Legacy

Shelley Duvall wasn’t just a Hollywood star, she was a Texan through and through. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Houston, Duvall eventually found her forever home in the Hill Country town of Blanco. She lived there quietly for decades, trading red carpets for ranch roads, and became as much a part of the community as she was of the silver screen. To locals, she wasn’t just Wendy Torrance, she was their neighbor.

Now, that Texas connection is taking center stage again. At her beloved Blanco ranch, fans will get the rare chance to browse through Duvall’s personal collection during a two-day estate sale. From vintage wardrobe pieces to shelves of well-loved books, the event promises plenty of treasures for film buffs and collectors alike.

On October 30, Vogt Auction Galleries in San Antonio will open bidding on more than 100 of Duvall’s Hollywood keepsakes, including what may be the most coveted item of them all: her original Shining script! Complete with call sheets and production notes, the script offers a rare look into Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece through the eyes of the woman who brought Wendy Torrance to life.

Collectors and horror fans alike are already buzzing, with estimates suggesting the script could fetch as much as $20,000. Considering that Kubrick’s own copy sold for more than $45,000 last year, it’s safe to say this piece of horror history won’t come cheap. Still, for anyone who’s ever shivered at the words “Here’s Johnny,” the chance to own Duvall’s script is nothing short of chilling.

Shelley Duvall may have spent her final decades far from Hollywood, but her legacy will always loom large, in Texas and on the silver screen. As spooky season kicks into high gear, her estate sale and auction offer fans a rare treat: the chance to own a slice of horror history tied to one of cinema’s most unforgettable performances.