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Key Points Illinois house features elaborate "Back to the Future"-themed Halloween decorations for the film’s 40th anniversary. Display includes iconic movie references, a DeLorean cutout, and film scenes played in windows. Social media reactions are overwhelmingly positive, with fans calling the display “outstanding” and “decorative perfection.” Great Scott! One Halloween house is traveling back in time to pay tribute to Back to the Future. Located in Park Ridge, IL (specifically South Home Avenue and Norman Boulevard for those who want to pay a visit), the homeowner went all-out with decorative elements honoring the timeless film that’s celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The display is now going viral on social media, with fans calling it “outstanding.” Fans of the fantasy sci-fi film, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, will immediately spot plenty of references to the 1985 film, including a sign for Twin Pines Mall, the Enchantment Under the Sea dance band and banner, a skeleton hanging from the clock, the 1:16 am timestamp, the hoverboard chase scene, and plenty more. And no Back to the Future display is complete without a DeLorean cutout, which makes for a perfect photo-op for visitors and trick-or-treaters. There are even scenes from the movie playing in the window. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 The impressive display captured attention after Melissa Forman, who is a morning show host for the 93.9 Lite FM station in Chicago, shared it on her Instagram, noting her friend, Joseph Lee, was responsible for the setup. “OMG my friend Joseph Lee did it AGAIN!! His house in Park Ridge, IL (at Norman & Home next to Washington Elementary) is ready for viewing!!🎃 This year’s theme?? BACK TO THE FUTURE!!!! Go see it!” she captioned the video. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram The retro vibes earned plenty of praise online, with one writing, “This is amazing! Wow just wow!” and another adding, “Oh just INCREDIBLE 👏👏👏” “I love when ppl go all out and this is thee best!!!” with others noting, “This is everything!!!” and “Yes! This is epic.” There was even a collaboration offer in the comments, with the DeLorean Rental account writing, “Check your PM’s we want to bring our real Delorean over!!” which many agreed would make for a great Halloween moment. “Decorative perfection!” another called it. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, considering the Robert Zemeckis classic returns to theaters on October 31.
