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

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Legendary actor Jack Nicholson's doomed marriage fueled one of the most iconic scenes in horror classic 'The Shining'.
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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.
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Jack Nicholson, Stanley Kubrick, The Shining
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