A&E has recreated the titular accommodations from the network's hit television show Bates Motel at SXSW 2015 in Austin, Texas. The Bates Motel at SXSW will feature a Norman Bates-themed GIF booth and plenty of realistic decor.
The Bates Motel at SXSW 2015 includes a detailed guestbook filled with fan art collected through social media, partnering with Tumblr to find the best across networks. A&E will be giving away a free stay at the creepy accommodations, which also boasts a selection of real props from the show's set.
The haunting show, conceived as a prequel to Hitchcock's film adaptation of 'Psycho,' is currently in its third season, but will surely gain plenty of new viewers from this clever festival experience.
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Attendees Will Be Able to Visit A&E's Bates Motel at SXSW 2015
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