The Shining: Jack Nicholson Used His Doomed Marriage As Inspiration For One Scene

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• Nicholson revealed to director Stanley Kubrick a moment from his own turbulent marriage, which Kubrick then incorporated into the film's chilling 'Here's Johnny!' sequence.
• The scene, where Nicholson's character violently breaks through a door, was inspired by the actor's own experience with his ex-wife, adding a haunting personal touch to the horror masterpiece.