There are many other accounts of how Kubrick pushed the cast and crew to the limit, but it’s hard to deny the results. The Shining is rightfully viewed as one of the all-time greats, with many still debating themes and theories of the story.
Check out some awesome, rarely seen behind-the-scenes photographs of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’.
Fake blood splashed on the walls of the hallway set where the Grady Sisters appear.
Stanley Kubrick, Jack Nicholson (Jack Torrance), and Shelley Duvall (Wendy Torrance) rehearse.
Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on set.
Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on set.
Joe Turkel (Lloyd), Stanley Kubrick, and Jack Nicholson on set.
Stanley Kubrick reviews a take with Jack Nicholson on the Gold Room set. Watching from behind are Kubrick’s assistant Leon Vitali, actor Joe Turkel, Camera Operator Kelvin Pike, and Director of Photography John Alcott.
Philip Stone (Delbert Grady) and Jack Nicholson between takes.
Jack Nicholson on set.
Jack Nicholson, (in reflection) Stanley Kubrick and daughter, Vivian, on set.
Jack Nicholson and Stanley Kubrick on set.
Shelley Duvall, Jack Nicholson, and crew on set.
