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As is the case with many horror movies, Stanley Kubrick's production of The Shining (1980) has gained an infamous reputation. The combination of the legendary director's unique working style and the eerie source material has made the film the subject of many rumors. Though some aspects of how The Shining was made will likely remain a mystery, behind-the-scenes footage gives us an idea of what life was like on set.
In this video—edited and directed by the director's daughter Vivian Kubrick—you can watch Stanley Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, and Shelley Duvall bring Stephen King's supernatural story to life. It shows Nicholson and Duvall rehearsing their lines and getting into character as the Overlook Hotel's deranged caretaker and his tormented wife. Kubrick, who was known for his meticulous direction, can be seen setting up some of the film's most iconic shots. The featurette even looks at how some gruesome special effects were achieved; in one sequence, crew members are shown mopping fake bloodacross the floor of the set.
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Watch Rare Behind-the-Scenes Footage From the Set of <em>The Shining</em>
In this video—edited and directed by the director's daughter Vivian Kubrick—you can watch Stanley Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, and Shelley Duvall bring Stephen King's supernatural story to life. It shows Nicholson and Duvall rehearsing their lines and getting into character as the Overlook Hotel's deranged caretaker and his tormented wife. Kubrick, who was known for his meticulous direction, can be seen setting up some of the film's most iconic shots. The featurette even looks at how some gruesome special effects were achieved; in one sequence, crew members are shown mopping fake bloodacross the floor of the set.
Continued below.
Watch Rare Behind-the-Scenes Footage From the Set of <em>The Shining</em>
