Are You A True Sucker For The Shining?
Are you a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s mind-boggling movies? If so, test your knowledge of his renowned psychological thriller, The Shining, and learn astonishing facts about this movie along the way. Caution: Only true lovers of this film can get all the answers right!
How Much Did It Cost To Rebuild The Destroyed Parts Of The Set?
The movie set was created at the Elstree Studios, England. When filming, a fire broke out and destroyed some soundstages at Elstree, including one where the set for The Shining was located. The film crew successfully rebuilt the destroyed parts of the set, and it cost about $2.5 million.
Which 1952 TV Show Influenced Parts Of The Shining?
In 1952, Kubrick served as the second unit director for an episode of the television show Omnibus. However, it was another episode depicting a fight among poker players that influenced certain parts of The Shining.
Who Wrote The Original Draft Of The Movie’s Screenplay?
Stephen King, one of Kubrick’s biographers, reportedly wrote a whole draft for The Shining’s screenplay. However, the director didn’t even look at it, which makes sense because he once called King’s writing weak. He worked with Diane Johnson instead on the screenplay.
How Much Is Kubrick Estimated To Have Paid For The Film Rights To Stephen King's The Shining?
Although Kubrick's precise payment for the film rights to King's book has not been made public, it has been estimated to be between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Let’s touch on some “family” quiz, shall we?
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Which Of Kubrick's Family Members Contributed To The Design, Music, And Production Of The Film?
Kubrick’s brother-in-law, Jan Harlan, worked as the executive producer of The Shining. His wife, Christiane, and daughter, Vivian, contributed to the film’s design and music. Vivian is best known for her BBC-aired documentary, The Making of The Shining, offering a rare glimpse into Kubrick’s directing methods.
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At What Age Did Danny Lloyd Quit Acting After The Shining?
Danny Lloyd appeared to be a rising child star after The Shining, but his acting career didn’t last long. Aside from a TV film role two years later, he struggled to find success and quit acting at around 13-14. However, he made a brief cameo as a spectator in Doctor Sleep, the 2019 sequel.
How Old Was Danny Lloyd When He First Saw The Shining?
Kubrick told Lloyd, who was 6 years old when he made the movie that they were shooting a drama. Lloyd didn’t even see the actual film until he was 16 years old. He reportedly stated that he personally doesn’t find the film scary because he saw the behind-the-scenes.
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What Famous Line Did Jack Nicholson Improvise During The Bathroom Door Scene?
During the scene where Jack smashes a bathroom door with an axe, he improvised the famous Ed McMahon line from The Tonight Show, "Here’s Johnny"! The line stuck and became iconic. Behind-the-scenes footage also captures Nicholson's Method acting before filming this unforgettable moment.
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Who Did Kubrick Push Hardest On The Shining Set?
Although Kubrick had a good relationship with Jack Nicholson, he was much tougher on Shelley Duvall. Duvall later shared that the intense stress of the role left her struggling with her health from May to October. She reportedly confessed that Stanley pushed her harder than she had ever been pushed.
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Who Replaced Slim Pickens As Richard Hallorann In The Film?
Slim Pickens, who previously worked with Kubrick in Dr Strangelove, was an unusual choice for the role of Richard Hallorann, a Black character in Stephen King's book. Pickens declined to return to Kubrick’s set, and the role was given to Scatman Crothers.
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Who Confirmed The Set Inconsistencies Were Intentional?
An observant fan of The Shining, Rob Ager noticed numerous aspects of the Overlook Hotel set were off. For instance, Stuart Ullman’s office features an exterior window, yet the surrounding rooms make it physically impossible for the window to lead outside. Executive producer Jan Harlan confirmed this was intentional.
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How Much Salt Was Reportedly Used In The Shining's Final Maze Scene?
The Shining reportedly required about 900 tons of salt and that just applied to the last scene. Jack follows little Danny through a maze of snowy hedges at the end of The Shining before passing away. The intricate, wintry labyrinth was made with crushed Styrofoam and a lot of salt.
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How Long Did It Reportedly Take Kubrick To Shoot The Shining?
Kubrick’s films were known for their lengthy production times, with The Shining reportedly taking nearly a year to shoot. Reflecting on his process, Kubrick remarked that filmmaking gave him a timeless focus, much like when he made his first movie at 18.
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What Scene Did Kubrick Cut Post-Release?
Although it's not unusual for a movie's conclusion to be altered during post-production, Kubrick made this modification after the picture had been in theaters for a week. He removed a hospital epilogue from the film, where Ullman visits Wendy and Danny and tells them that Jack's body could not be found.
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Who Created The Overlook Hotel To Organize Their Shining Memorabilia?
Lee Unkrich created The Overlook Hotel to organize his personal collection of The Shining memorabilia. In 2013, he explained it was a selfish project. Unkrich also contributed to funding the Room 237 documentary about the film. You can see the hidden references to the film in Pixar movies like Toy Story 3.
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What Was Stanley Kubrick's Goal In Creating The Shining?
The Shining was Kubrick's first horror movie. Kubrick, according to his biographer John Baxter, aimed to create something so extraordinary that it would leave his peers in awe. He developed an interest in ghostly, gothic tales and expressed to a friend his desire to make the world’s scariest movie, tapping into deep fears.
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What Aspect Of filmmaking Was Kubrick Particularly Known For?
Kubrick was renowned for his painstaking attention to detail when planning and producing his movies. This includes his tendency to film multiple takes of a scene before he's happy with it, as evident throughout the filming of The Shining.
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Why Wasn’t Kubrick Present For The Filming Of The Shining's Opening Credits?
The director disliked flying and avoided leaving England in his later years, so he wasn’t present to film The Shining's opening credits. Instead, a second unit crew filmed the shots from a helicopter in Glacier National Park, Montana.
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Which Movie Features Helicopter Footage From The Shining?
Kubrick actually allowed unused helicopter footage from The Shining to be reused in Blade Runner's original cut. He also approved its use if it was not already featured in The Shining, and fans can spot Jack's yellow car in the frame.
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What Camera Technology Did Kubrick Use To Capture Smooth Movements In The Film?
The Steadicam, invented in 1975, allowed for smooth, fluid camera movements, which Kubrick frequently used during the filming of The Shining. These included following Danny on his tricycle. Kubrick even used a speedometer to ensure shots at Danny's eye level.
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Who Did Kubrick Prefer Over Stephen King's Choice For The Role Of Jack Torrance?
While Stephen King desired an everyman actor such as Jon Voight or Michael Moriarty for Jack Torrance in The Shining, Kubrick preferred stars such as Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. Ultimately, Kubrick settled on Jack Nicholson, who he claimed was one of Hollywood’s best.
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How Did Jack Nicholson Prepare For His Role In The Shining?
Jack Nicholson prepared for the movie The Shining by only eating cheese sandwiches for two weeks to provoke anger. He also drew from personal experience and used sentiments flowing from divorce in a scene where Jack Torrance snaps at Wendy, thereby influencing the dialogue.
Who Composed The Majority Of The Haunting Score For The Shining?
Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind wrote the full score for The Shining, but Kubrick only used a few of their compositions. The rest of the movie's hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes were drawn from Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki.
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How Many Attempts Did It Take To Film The Famous Elevator Of Blood Scene?
The famous scene of Elevator of Blood, in The Shining took only three attempts, though Kubrick planned the shot for one year. He even succeeded in convincing the Motion Picture Association (MPAA) that the liquid looked like rusty water, which got the trailer approved.
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What Was The Inspiration Of The Overlook Hotel In Stephen King's Novel?
In the novel, the haunted hotel is called the Overlook Hotel, but its inspiration comes from the real-life Stanley Hotel in Colorado. King stayed there in Room 217, which became a key setting in the book. Kubrick changed the room's number to 237 at the request of the Timberline Lodge.
