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{{Short description|Cultural impact of Kubrick's 1980 film ''The Shining''}}
{{Short description|Cultural impact of Kubrick's 1980 film ''The Shining''}}
[[File:Stanley Kubrick The Exhibition - TIFF - Shinning (16215970687).jpg|thumb|right|A door with lipstick on it that reads "REDRUM", a phrase from The Shining that is "MURDER" spelled backward.]]
[[File:Stanley Kubrick The Exhibition - TIFF - Shinning (16215970687).jpg|thumb|right|A door with lipstick on it that reads "REDRUM", a phrase from ''The Shining'' that is "MURDER" spelled backward. This phrase has been often referenced in popular culture.]]


Stanley Kubrick's [[psychological horror film]] '''''[[The Shining]]''''' has had a massive impact on popular culture since its inception in 1980 across different mediums, such as [[television]], [[film]], [[video games]], and [[music]]. Quotes from the movie like "Here's Johnny!" and "REDRUM" have been often referenced in different ways across the mediums mentioned earlier; along with being referenced casually in many [[English-speaking countries]]. "Here's Johnny!" is more closely recognized by a wider audience due to the numerous parodies that often appear in the mediums previously mentioned.{{Template:Citation needed}}
Stanley Kubrick's [[psychological horror film]] '''''[[The Shining]]''''', based on the [[Stephen King]] [[The Shining (novel)|novel of the same name]], has had a massive impact on popular culture since its inception in 1980 across different mediums, such as [[television]], [[film]], [[video games]], and [[music]]. Quotes from the film like "Here's Johnny!" and "REDRUM" have been particularly referenced in both popular culture and common lexicon in [[English-speaking countries]].

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== Phrases ==
[[File:Overlook Hotel Carpet (15682295092).jpg|thumb|The pattern of the Overlook Hotel, which is shown subtly in many films.]]
''The Shining'' is heavily plagued with iconic phrases and symbols, such as the aforementioned "Here's Johnny!" and "REDRUM", but also the number 237, the Overlook Hotel's floor pattern, "Forever... and ever... and ever.", and [[All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy]].

=== Here's Johnny! ===
Although originating from the [[The Tonight Show]], being [[Ed McMahon]]'s Introduction to [[Johnny Carson]], "Here's Johnny!" is particularly infamously iconic and unanimous with the film, being on [[American Film Institute]]'s [[AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes]] list, being ranked #68. The scene where it is featured has been cited by [[The Guardian]] as the scariest film scene in movie history, according to a study conducted by Play.com.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = 'Here's Johnny!': The Shining scene is scariest in movie history, claims study
| author =
| work = the Guardian
| date =
| access-date = 6 December 2024
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/oct/31/the-shining-heres-johnny-scariest-movie-scene-jack-nicholson
| quote =
}}</ref>
=== REDRUM ===
REDRUM (/ɹidː.ɹʌm/), stylized as REDЯUM, is the word "murder" spelled backward. It is repeated by [[Danny Torrance]] under the control of Tony, his supernatural guide. It is then written on the bathroom door with lipstick while Danny holds a machete near [[Wendy Torrance]].
=== All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy ===
{{Main|All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy}}
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is the phrase that is repeated with different indentations on multiple papers that sit near Jack Torrance's typewriter. This phrase was immensely popularized by ''The Shining'' and has been parodied with varying intentions and meanings.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Miers |first=Paul |date=1980 |title=The Black Maria Rides Again: Being a Reflection on the Present State of American Film with Special Respect to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/2906498 |journal=MLN |volume=95 |issue=5 |pages=1360–1366 |doi=10.2307/2906498 |issn=0026-7910}}</ref>
=== 237 ===
237 is the room number of the haunted room within the film, often being referenced subtly in media. Opposed to 217, the room number in the novel and the room Stephen King stayed in at the [[Stanley Hotel]]. The reason the room number was changed was because the [[Timberline Lodge]], the hotel used in exterior shots, requested the room number to be changed so guests wouldn't feel uncomfortable staying in room 217. Contrary to their belief, Room 217 is the most requested room there.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timberlinelodge.com/about-us/history |title=History |publisher=Timberline Lodge |access-date=August 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508102838/http://www.timberlinelodge.com/about-us/history|archive-date=May 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tomdeering.com/thesis/ch4/images/4-25-Bot_a.jpg |title=Deering Thesis: Timberline Lodge Second Floor Plan |last=Deering |first=Thomas P. Jr. |website=www.tomdeering.com|access-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427102846/http://www.tomdeering.com/thesis/ch4/images/4-25-Bot_a.jpg|archive-date=April 27, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Influence ==
=== Film & Television ===


Former [[Pixar]] director [[Lee Unkrich]] has cited ''The Shining'' as heavy inspiration, citing how when he first saw the movie in theaters in 1980, he "... was just riveted and absolutely did not want to leave the theatre." He later attributed his references to the film as an obsession, stating "I've thought a lot about why it obsesses me, and I think it's multi-tiered.” This obsession is reflected in his and other Pixar films; with objects in his directorial films like [[Toy Story 3]], who has a security camera and a license plate with the label "RM237" (referencing Room 237), and [[Coco (2017 film|Coco]], where in the background in one of the scenes, an axe can be seen lodged into stump near a red drum, referencing Jack Torrance's axe and REDRUM. Other Pixar films also follow the influence of The Shining. In [[Finding Nemo]], Bruce the shark exclaims "Here's Brucey!", referencing "Here's Johnny!".<ref>{{Cite web
| title = 9 &lt;em&gt;The Shining</em> References Buried in Pixar Films
| author =
| work = Mental Floss
| date =
| access-date = 6 December 2024
| url = https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/541362/the-shining-pixar-easter-eggs
| quote =
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web
| title = Pixar's Lee Unkrich On His Love Of The Shining
| author =
| work = Empire
| date =
| access-date = 6 December 2024
| url = https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/lee-unkrich-shining/
| quote =
}}</ref>

In an article published by [[Ted Geoghegan]], he talks about how ''The Shining'' influenced his debut film, [[We Are Still Here (2015 film)|''We Are Still Here'']]. Citing the similarity in ''We Are Still Here'''s plot and The Shining; both films have living quarters that are snowbound and echo the theme of isolation.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' at 35: Horror director Ted Geoghegan pays tribute
| author =
| work = EW.com
| date =
| access-date = 6 December 2024
| url = https://ew.com/article/2015/05/20/stanley-kubrick-shining-35-ted-geoghegan/
| quote =
}}</ref>

==== Room 237 ====
{{Main|Room 237}}
[[Room 237]] is an American documentary about interpretations of the film; being directed by Rodney Ascher with starring narrator casts such as Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan and Jay Weidner. The film has been received well from critics; holding a 94% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] with the consensus being: "Mysterious and provocative, Room 237 is a fascinating journey into the world of obsessive cinephilles."<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Room 237 (2012) {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes
| author =
| work = Rotten Tomatoes
| date =
| access-date = 6 December 2024
| url = https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/room_237_2012
| quote =
}}</ref>

=== Music ===

=== Video games ===
2017's [[Resident Evil 7: Biohazard]]'s antagonist, Jack Baker, is directly inspired by the character of Jack Torrance, both in name and behavior. Director Morimasa Sato stated: "The Shining is a big inspiration for me. In fact, the two Jacks in that film, where Jack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, are why I chose the name Jack Baker. That's how much I love it." <ref name="deno_Resi">{{Cite web
| title = Resident Evil 7: Capcom explains The Shining's influence
| author =
| work = Den of Geek
| date =
| access-date = 23 October 2017
| url = https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/games/resident-evil/48327/resident-evil-7-capcom-explains-the-shinings-influence
| quote =
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063452/https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/games/resident-evil/48327/resident-evil-7-capcom-explains-the-shinings-influence
| archive-date = 2017-10-23
}}</ref>
== Reception ==


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 02:04, 7 December 2024

A door with lipstick on it that reads "REDRUM", a phrase from The Shining that is "MURDER" spelled backward. This phrase has been often referenced in popular culture.

Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror film The Shining, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, has had a massive impact on popular culture since its inception in 1980 across different mediums, such as television, film, video games, and music. Quotes from the film like "Here's Johnny!" and "REDRUM" have been particularly referenced in both popular culture and common lexicon in English-speaking countries.

Phrases

The pattern of the Overlook Hotel, which is shown subtly in many films.

The Shining is heavily plagued with iconic phrases and symbols, such as the aforementioned "Here's Johnny!" and "REDRUM", but also the number 237, the Overlook Hotel's floor pattern, "Forever... and ever... and ever.", and All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Here's Johnny!

Although originating from the The Tonight Show, being Ed McMahon's Introduction to Johnny Carson, "Here's Johnny!" is particularly infamously iconic and unanimous with the film, being on American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes list, being ranked #68. The scene where it is featured has been cited by The Guardian as the scariest film scene in movie history, according to a study conducted by Play.com.[1]

REDRUM

REDRUM (/ɹidː.ɹʌm/), stylized as REDЯUM, is the word "murder" spelled backward. It is repeated by Danny Torrance under the control of Tony, his supernatural guide. It is then written on the bathroom door with lipstick while Danny holds a machete near Wendy Torrance.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is the phrase that is repeated with different indentations on multiple papers that sit near Jack Torrance's typewriter. This phrase was immensely popularized by The Shining and has been parodied with varying intentions and meanings.[2]

237

237 is the room number of the haunted room within the film, often being referenced subtly in media. Opposed to 217, the room number in the novel and the room Stephen King stayed in at the Stanley Hotel. The reason the room number was changed was because the Timberline Lodge, the hotel used in exterior shots, requested the room number to be changed so guests wouldn't feel uncomfortable staying in room 217. Contrary to their belief, Room 217 is the most requested room there.[3][4]

Influence

Film & Television

Former Pixar director Lee Unkrich has cited The Shining as heavy inspiration, citing how when he first saw the movie in theaters in 1980, he "... was just riveted and absolutely did not want to leave the theatre." He later attributed his references to the film as an obsession, stating "I've thought a lot about why it obsesses me, and I think it's multi-tiered.” This obsession is reflected in his and other Pixar films; with objects in his directorial films like Toy Story 3, who has a security camera and a license plate with the label "RM237" (referencing Room 237), and Coco, where in the background in one of the scenes, an axe can be seen lodged into stump near a red drum, referencing Jack Torrance's axe and REDRUM. Other Pixar films also follow the influence of The Shining. In Finding Nemo, Bruce the shark exclaims "Here's Brucey!", referencing "Here's Johnny!".[5][6]

In an article published by Ted Geoghegan, he talks about how The Shining influenced his debut film, We Are Still Here. Citing the similarity in We Are Still Here's plot and The Shining; both films have living quarters that are snowbound and echo the theme of isolation.[7]

Room 237

Room 237 is an American documentary about interpretations of the film; being directed by Rodney Ascher with starring narrator casts such as Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan and Jay Weidner. The film has been received well from critics; holding a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus being: "Mysterious and provocative, Room 237 is a fascinating journey into the world of obsessive cinephilles."[8]

Music

Video games

2017's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's antagonist, Jack Baker, is directly inspired by the character of Jack Torrance, both in name and behavior. Director Morimasa Sato stated: "The Shining is a big inspiration for me. In fact, the two Jacks in that film, where Jack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, are why I chose the name Jack Baker. That's how much I love it." [9]

Reception

References

  1. ^ "'Here's Johnny!': The Shining scene is scariest in movie history, claims study". the Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ^ Miers, Paul (1980). "The Black Maria Rides Again: Being a Reflection on the Present State of American Film with Special Respect to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining". MLN. 95 (5): 1360–1366. doi:10.2307/2906498. ISSN 0026-7910.
  3. ^ "History". Timberline Lodge. Archived from the original on May 8, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  4. ^ Deering, Thomas P. Jr. "Deering Thesis: Timberline Lodge Second Floor Plan". www.tomdeering.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  5. ^ "9 <em>The Shining References Buried in Pixar Films". Mental Floss. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Pixar's Lee Unkrich On His Love Of The Shining". Empire. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' at 35: Horror director Ted Geoghegan pays tribute". EW.com. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Room 237 (2012) | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Resident Evil 7: Capcom explains The Shining's influence". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on 2017-10-23. Retrieved 23 October 2017.