The Shining... baseball bat

[@gregkeefer3864]

RIP Shelly should've got Academy award for best supporting actress. She was overlooked

[@MatthewGilligan]

RIP

[@NYFMA]

This was a lead role.

[@THECARS7879]

They both should ve gotten awards . They both put alot into the movie working with Stanley Kubrick.

[@kjnodwell]

"Overlooked"...nicely played, Sir!

[@snortchgortch4253]

They actually gave her a razz ie award.that pissed me off back in the day. She did an outstanding job.

[@Alreadyforgiven77777]

I think Shelly’s acting is actually good. It’s over the top but she shows genuine fear

[@madsquirrelmods3035]

Well, fun fact, she hated her role.

[@jonathancurrie5170]

She will be missed

[@maffieduran]

That was nowhere near over the top

[@tarasaladin8260]

She was terrorized by the director.

[@davemustaki134]

​​@@tarasaladin8260yeah he broke her mentally and emotionally she was traumatized from this role this scene alone was shot 100 times to break her just so they got the best shot/take

[@milespotvin739]

Nicholson is incredible... This scene always got me more than anything in the entire film. Just turns into a monster

[@deathbunny32]

You can sort of tell. Jack sounds really unhinged and pissed, while Shelly sounds like she's actually frightened and emotionally drained.

[@waffler-yz3gw]

@invisible.fatmansounds like hell to have done

[@sumthingwikked4257]

You don't say...

[@dreamscape405]

Shelley actually WAS emotionally drained. Kubrick made her do many takes of each scene to supposedly convey that on a visceral level...but I think he was just a psycho who liked to see women "beaten down" like that. Even Jack Nicholson admitted that Kubrick was much harder on Shelley than he was on him. This whole movie is rather misogynistic in a lot of ways.

[@n4cholas]

I know Jack Nicholson is a phenomenal actor, but Shelly Duvall was screwed over. That’s authentic fear. Most never see that ever. If one says it’s too much, the director pushed for that level of fear. Both delivered the directors intent. And both were awesome

[@renanalves6524]

That’s authentic fear, but she was really tired and exhausting, you can see in her eyes.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Shelley Duvall ended up losing her mind in real life.

[@n4cholas]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc She got a raspberry award. I do understand it’s the audience’s decision. However, we know many composers and artists dying thinking their greatest work was a flop (Bizet-Carmen). The director needed to support his actress after this. She did what he wanted and he pushed this. I can’t speak for the director. I can say he needed to say good job at the end of the day or more often than he did. There’s a balance. Regardless of the purpose. And he needed to step up more than he ever did for any artist. She did what he envisioned. That’s why the raspberry should never have happened. And that’s why he needed to defend his artist that supported his vision. I should see 30 articles and 12 Kubrick interviews praising Duvall’s work. Especially at this time. This may have sent more jobs and respect her way. Also, would have supported the fans that were moved by her performance and felt embarrassed they liked a performance the world laughed at. I think that did the most long term damage. Maybe he doesn’t defend His work. But Kubrick works in a team. Leaders defend their team when the time comes.

[@jamesl.anderson1384]

4:21 “Wendy? Darling? Light, of my life. I'm not gonna hurt ya. You didn't let me finish my sentence… I said I'm not gonna hurt ya… I'm just going to bash your brains in. Gonna bash em' right the f-ck in!„ ~ Jack Torrance

[@user-hz1bj9df6g]

Abusa dore que son

[@paradoxstudios6639]

How do you like it ?,,,,, how do you like it ?

[@johnnythai247]

One of the best lines in any movie!!! The paradox of not hurting someone while bashing their brains in is quite astonishing as well as diabolical if I may be so bold!!!

[@AbandonedMines11]

In other words, Jack was going to “correct” her.

[@steone77]

RIP Shelly Duvall A Fantastic actress

[@therealdjsupernick]

I came here to say about Shelley Duvall’s passing. I totally get why the filming of this scene mentally abused her, and she nearly quit acting. I just have to say, what a woman she lived. She was beautiful. RIP July 7, 1949 - July 11, 2024.

[@davemustaki134]

This movie broke her mentally and emotionally forever in my opinion as much as I thought this movie was a cinematic masterpiece I find it hard to ever want to watch it after her passing and knowing the crap she went through they shouldn't be allowed to do that to actors it pisses me off knowing Kubrick was that kind of person and he made full metal jacket another great flick I loved RIP

[@austriantruther4648]

Shelly's and Jacks acting is another level! RIP Shelly

[@sergiorodriguestavaresfilh467]

Shocking how Duvall won a Razzie for this given the amount of tension and fear she could show throughout the movie. Not even scream queens are able transmit such emotions in horror movies. Another important aspect to mention is that the camera rests on the actor faces in this film (something not very in horror movies), demanding much more energy and acting skills from the players.

[@christymitchell4763]

That was a super amazing shot of Jack completely shrouded in darkness as he approaches Wendy. Indicating that her husband is gone and something evil is in his place

[@twirajuda]

In the book and Stephen King miniseries maybe. With this one, he was evil and unhinged to begin with

[@T11639]

Jack's outstretched arms recall the murderous pod in 2001 and also the crone in room 237. Evil indeed.

[@psyourauntie]

"As soon as possible" Jack Torrance 😂😂😂😂

[@LifeOfRy]

2:38 “Jack? Jack is dead. You can call me… …dull boy”

[@Dwightsnoot05]

“And as you can see…I’m a lot more insane”

[@zackington]

And to think, Shelley was nominated for a Razzie in 81 for worst actress. And Kurbrick got a Razzie nom for worst director. I bet all the voters that year now think "Oh... we screwed up..."

[@user-wr8gz7bn5o]

No . I think - in this particular scene, Jack is more over the top then Shelley…

[@mower2008]

What I found interesting is all the damage Jack took in this movie. Probable concussion to head Twisted ankle Sliced wrist All those added up to make him freezing to death quicker.

[@Tjac]

it's because no one could keep a straight face while Jack said "Give the bat"

[@BlizzardandBlaze]

Wendy: I have the higher ground. It's over Jack! Jack: You underestimate my Power! Wendy: Don't try it! d:

[@GianlucaMalarby-my5xu]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@bobsponge1877]

boooooooooooo

[@imaletyouknow3716]

Danny is Obi Wan

[@patrickdezenzio4988]

@@imaletyouknow3716 Baby Yoda!

[@andrewcorbett5729]

Nicholson is just brilliantly terrifying

[@user-yv8rh5re5z]

Yes bring on one labadomin Nurse Ratchet!!!

[@jabrown45100]

Shelly's acting is superb!! Who ever says otherwise needs to back to kindergarten

[@untalfelipin5202]

Terribly overacted, especially the look on his face when he sees the sight of blood coming out of the elevator. That's why she was nominated for a Golden Raspberry for Worst Actress.

[@kalebanth8323]

@@untalfelipin5202yea people know damn well they are lying to themselves just trying to be nice by saying Shelly’s acting was good. Probably some of the worst corniest acting I’ve ever seen. I can’t believe Stanley let her act like that during this movie. She makes the movie look like a comedy or a parody of a horror movie every scene she’s in.

[@untalfelipin5202]

@@kalebanth8323 That's great, you are one of the few who tell the truth. 👏👏👏

[@81125pata]

@@kalebanth8323 The performance seems correct to me, since people in real life are very ridiculous, in extreme situations. Jack is also funny in the movie, which also seems realistic to me.

[@cagataycakmak2280]

Wow... didn't read a worse take about a movie in a while. I just love the way you say Stanley instead of his whole name as if he was your mate from high school as well. I guess this is what know it all snobs are like though so I shouldn't be shocked at this terrible comment.@@kalebanth8323

[@JamesCarmichael]

Props to the stuntman. I've never seen anyone fall down the stairs so well.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

The stuntman deserved some kind of award for his work in the film.

[@pulle88]

you would think he actually DID hit his head on the way down !? looks like it

[@user-me5le6nv5q]

R.I.P. SHELLEY🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-yv8rh5re5z]

😢

[@misterroboto5556]

I never realized until today that The Shining is one of my favorite movies EVER! I've watched it dozens of times and i will watch dozens more. The sound track is one the best!

[@rglifts1142]

1:05 “wHAt Do YOu WANNa TAlk ABoUt”

[@devon_d_smith]

Cody Rhodes quotes Same

[@SeanNewhouse-mv9ez]

He is a riot of an actor!

[@user-yv8rh5re5z]

Give me the bat

[@Dreamskater100]

Great scene. Poignant. Accurate. Jack never fails to deliver, Shelly too.

[@DjVortex-w]

Call me silly, but this is actually my favorite scene from the movie. The acting is just phenomenal. Some people say that the acting is bad, but they are wrong. It's phenomenal. Those people clearly don't know how people behave when under extreme stress and fear.

[@aaronganga6630]

RIP Shelly Duvall

[@anniedevore6554]

This movie is awesome. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

[@Grapesforbananas]

I genuinely miss the older movies!!! They’re not even the same like they used to be. I guess you can call me old fashioned. 😅❤😅😅😅

[@SamuelRandrup]

i love you sweet angel Shelley...rest in heaven...

[@RichWeigel]

World record for number of takes for this scene 127 times. Which I think the scene speaks for itself how frustrated and weary Shelley looks here. The scene is gold but I commend her for going through with it.

[@lanawallie]

This is the scene which has the world record for the most takes in shooting a film. 127, mean huh! Stanley Kubrick is hardcore.

[@macmahon_matt]

That’s because Stanley Kubrick wanted The Shining to be borderline perfectionism.

[@kalebanth8323]

@@macmahon_mattyea but let’s be real Shelley Duvalls acting is hilarious. She makes every scene look like a comedy or a spoof of a horror movie. I can’t believe Stanley really wanted her to act like that.

[@macmahon_matt]

@@kalebanth8323 that’s true

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

Or the acting was the sh*ts.

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

@@kalebanth8323 i cant believe they wanted her in the first place, she looks like a caricature of a human.

[@Aaron_Gentry]

I still don't understand how Wendy is able to walk backwards up the steps in the state she's in. while swinging the bat at Jack, and she doesn't trip fall and bust her ass

[@patrickdezenzio4988]

127 takes....

[@nataliaagontar4706]

Тысячу раз смотрела эту сцену но черт возьми как они играют этот момент. Лицо Джека и мальчика, страх и ужас жены. Это бесподобно, 👏👏👏👏

[@bluecanary1note]

"It appears your wife is more resourceful than we thought, Mr Torrance".

[@Pepeeeeeee23233]

Gimme the bat Marge

[@edwardburch7939]

Scaredy cat!

[@noelhaynes9608]

This scene makes me think of an abused wife trying to defend herself against her abusive husband, and succeeding.

[@waffler-yz3gw]

i wish i couldve seen that with my parents.

[@lukebingus9432]

That's why I find the claims that the film is misogynistic very confusing. Wendy is completely isolated with a mentally ill son, and a husband that's losing their mind that could easily overpower them- yet she consistently outwits him and diverts his violence. Then the film ends with her reuniting with the son and taking him to safety. I think the people acting like Wendy is a completely helpless and nimble character are kind of full of shit. What I see in the film with the character is true bravery. She's utterly alone and horrified, as I feel anyone would be in this situation, but she prevails and protects her child at every moment. Wendy is an incredible character. Just because she was afraid of Jack doesn't make her weak

[@noelhaynes9608]

@@lukebingus9432 I agree, Wendy is a strong character. Unlike Jack, who completely lost his mind by the end of the movie, Wendy managed to keep most of her sanity intact. Enough to save Danny and escape the Overlook Hotel.

[@zezezosezadafrak8210]

The scene that drove Shelley Duvall insane.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

This scene would drive anyone insane.

[@stephaniejordan9066]

Yes she was mentally and emotionally abused.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

@@stephaniejordan9066 BS

[@theelitemanticore151]

Not just this scene, the whole movie in general drove her nuts.

[@RockyMtnFuzz]

Wendy swings the baseball bat 40 times at Jack. With swing 39 hitting his hand and swing 40 striking his face.

[@sonofmoss]

40 and 41

[@FiveNightsAtDiddys401]

Yall really out here counting? That’s crazy

[@jamesl.anderson1384]

3:07 “Have you ever had a single moment's thought about my responsibilities? Have you ever thought, for a single solitary moment about my responsibilities to my employers? Has it ever occurred to you that I have agreed to look after the Overlook Hotel until May the First?! Does it matter to you at all that the owners have placed their complete confidence and trust in me, and that I have signed a letter of agreement, a contract, in which I have accepted that responsibility? Do you have the slightest idea what a moral and ethical principle is? Do you? Has it ever occurred to you what would happen to my future, if I were to fail to live up to my responsibilities? Has it ever occurred to you? Has it?„ ~ Jack Torrance

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

That was the best dialogue in the whole movie.

[@scillavanilla5356]

The irony is staggering. He goes off about wanting to be seen as responsible and reliable …. to justify not taking his sick son away from the hotel.

[@need-to-know-]

And he held up the 👌👌👌sign. (Three times)

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@need-to-know- The Shining is the best horror movie of all time.

[@need-to-know-]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc I watched that movie the first time when I was 9 and I was holding the remote like a gun to change the channel if it got to much for me. And this scene scared me the most up to that point in the movie. I was definitely gripping the remote throughout it.

[@BillBowman-vu3jw]

As soon as possible!😂

[@sabariahbintidarmin2745]

😂😂😂😂😂😂teyefwic yet 2:34

[@narrowgate528]

Kubrick made her do this scene so many times that she was stressed to the point of an actual mental breakdown. She almost quit the movie. He got what he wanted out of her for the scene.

[@thinkthensend9228]

I’ve read this scene was over 100 takes to make Shelley’s acting 3 dimensional, I would love to see how the first run compares against this last run.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I also read that Shelley Duvall was completely hysterical after filming this scene.

[@FosterC144]

Honestly I think Jack scared the literal shit out of her, he's a very very convincing actor when it comes to playing a madman lol

[@waffler-yz3gw]

sounds abhorrent, is 100 takes common in acting??

[@thinkthensend9228]

@@waffler-yz3gw I doubt it. That’s why she was so good. It’s almost as if your boss kept telling you you are not very good at what you do keep repeating h til I might find you good enoug

[@kalebanth8323]

@@thinkthensend9228you know damn well Shelley’s acting was probably the worst performance of all time. Why are you even trying to pretend like it’s not. LOL. Her acting in every scene is so ridiculous and corny I have a hard time even believing it’s real.

[@EleutheriosKaralis-yq9vl]

Shelleys turn is so perfect,she could be a ballet dancer.

[@cougar-den5439]

Shelley Duvall did a fantastic job in this scene. My understanding is that it took 127 takes... breaking a world record to get this scene right.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

in the book jack wen nuts with a croquet mallet instead of an axe can you imagine Jack Nicholson running around the hotel with a mallet?

[@tenderpawsm473]

Yes, and unfortunately, that's what happens in the tv remake. The mallet looked ridiculous.

[@keithrickson8522]

I remember watching this movie as a kid and this scene was like something out of a nightmare. The villain, constantly advancing, the victim, scared out of her mind, slowly being cornered and swinging but only hitting air. Almost as scary as the scene where he's breaking down the door.

[@niabelizaire3596]

RIP Shelley Duvall 🥀🪦🙏🏾🕊️💔

[@thomasfowler8212]

Movies used to be Art

[@lelomarley8775]

"Give me the bat!" Joker

[@rodrigofuentes1093]

Like homie no tv and no beer make Homer goes crazy.

[@therealeggplant]

Then don't mind if I DOOooOoOo!

[@Noone9227]

Creepy and hilarious at the same time.

[@user-kj1pq6zh3x]

Jack is a genius

[@davequigley2292]

Wendy looks like she plays for the Mets

[@Comewithmeifuwant2live]

2:37 Jack? Jack is dead, my friend. You can call me... Joker.

[@armandogonzales9304]

Hahaha. Jack gets clobbered! 🤣

[@kiddetroit8403]

As soon as possible okay as soon as possible😂😂😂

[@TheNin-Jedi]

this part makes me laugh so fucking hard...maybe i'm just demented.

[@spiral-vp7sp]

No this scene is hysterical 😭 😂

[@brandonphinney7074]

When he mocks her “As soon as possible” 😂😂😂

[@counterfeitmistress7140]

The motherfuckers that laugh at this shit are why guys get away with abusive fucking bullshit and why abused women snap.

[@cwlim62]

No you’re not. It’s a laughably bad scene courtesy of the egoistical Kubrick who tortured poor Shelley through over a hundred takes.

[@MrKillJoy200]

4:46,"PlEaSE!"...."Stop swinging the bat...""Stay away from me! *Pant* *Pant*".."Put the bat down Wendy, >:D..""StOp iT!".."Come here,give me the bat..""PlEaSe!!""GET AWAY!""Give me the bat,""STOP IT!" SHUT-UP Jack!!! 5:15

[@jrmetmoi]

RIP Shelley Duvall

[@matthewmccorkle3074]

Rip shelly

[@anniedevore6554]

She could have pushed loony angry man down the unforgiving stairs

[@MadHatterYoutube]

Jack Torrance in the shining has lost his mind

[@lukebingus9432]

In my opinion definitely not worth the risk. At this point there was no real way of gauging what Jack was capable of or willing to do and she is a much smaller person and also a lot more exerted.

[@emtgrl23]

best part of the whole movie i think!

[@stevenporter3013]

Nicholson is flawless, the true king of Hollywood, his crown 👑 will never be filled.

[@strollinwitu670]

She’s really choking up on that bat!

[@robertruiz5417]

Amazing how this horror movie had day scenes

[@kiddetroit8403]

Daddy always said don't play ball in the house😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beherit15]

this is my favorite scene

[@jenniferlindquist7648]

This scene makes me literally shudder. Terrifying

[@kevc222ud]

Eazy E - "Bash His Head In With My Louisville Slugger"

[@FrankRappa-z6z]

Well its a good thing Kubrick didn't make Jack take that Bat to the head and the fall down those steps 127 times! xD Wendy would've bashed Jack's brains in by that point! xD lol

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

How could someone survive falling down the stairs so many times?

[@ericmsandoval]

BEST SCENE IN EXISTENCE

[@zrogoszinski]

my favorite scene

[@user-th3ll8rl7i]

All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.

[@kiddetroit8403]

Put the bat down Wendy😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Practically, every line was a classic.

[@user-dk9hl5ez9k]

That first look at Jack - I don’t know how they did it (lots of takes I guess) but his expression looks really wackadoo. Like the scene when he was staring at Wendy & Danny when he’d woken from that nightmare. Like a man who’s made his peace with shortly seeing the insides of his family.

[@Sam-lo8yh]

Fun facts this scene was shot 127 times

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Kubrick wanted to do more retakes but Shelley Duvall was at her breaking point.

[@cwlim62]

Not fun at all for poor Shelley😢

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@cwlim62 It was reported that Shelley Duvall died today from diabetes complications.

[@slusheebits3695]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hcmay she rest easy in peace ☹️❤️

[@Colin_1977]

The bat is a Carl Yastrzemski model, which is a wink to Stephen King’s favorite baseball team.

[@theribwich]

Homer tells Marge give me the bat give me the bat!! Homer makes a scary face looks in the mirror scares himself resulting in falling down the stairs!! Lol

[@marvindukes1647]

I like when he said stop swinging the bat

[@untalfelipin5202]

When Wendy read what her husband had been writing all those months, she realized that he was completely unhinged. How terrifying! 😖😰😨😱

[@HeisenbergTheFirst]

As soon as pothible 💅💁‍♀️

[@justicevanpool9025]

Every single person in the audience's perception of the story has disappeared and they are all locked in the reality of the hopelessness fear and wretched suffering of every single argument they've ever had with someone they've loved. Kubrick is using domestic violence and the despair of the profound unhappiness felt in these moments as a tool for his horror.

[@erepsekahs]

Excellent.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

[@perrystone879]

“Maybe it was about Danny?”

[@prisonersforprofit]

she gave him the bat.

[@mw5549]

That's batman and batwoman that have toppled him

[@CzechMate17]

0mg scary movies *FREAK* me out so much! I oreo shake in my bones!

[@haupper]

Open the pod bay doors Wendy!

[@Paul1958R]

"Im onna bash em right the f in"

[@ryanpeters6937]

'GIMME THE BAT MARGE. GIMME THE BAT. GIMME THE BAT MARGE DORPENSLSLFBOMQWKQOSKWNQPQKWJDOOEQ. HAHA...*SCREAMS*'

[@user-ub6gh9km4d]

It's not funny this actually happend

[@jimmyo1123]

We miss you shelly

[@HonkyReduction-b2g]

Remember. It's Wendy who's the crazy one and she's imagining that Jack is the one who's going insane. Jack is trying to talk reasonably with her. But she had already brought a baseball bat assuming that he's going harm her.

[@matiassur6832]

Nicholson is so frightening. Geez.

[@kiddetroit8403]

You've had your whole f****** life to think things over what good is a few moments going to do you now

[@vojtizslav]

REDRUM??? LOL, Here in czech republic is the Drum and Bass party called Redrum :D

[@soundboyeric2276]

jack horrifies me cuz I'm him when I'm drunk

[@nuclearhornetz9970]

Stay sober for you and your loved ones sake please

[@soundboyeric2276]

@@nuclearhornetz9970 I live alone and have never been physically violent, it's more the implication that your entire personality changes - not even from just being drunk, but the alcoholism itself.

[@EmptyMan000]

@@soundboyeric2276 So you're prone to alcoholism or likely to, got it. Just be a teetotaler.

[@ulfingvar1]

That was the point King wanted to emphasize in the novel, the destructive powers of alcoholism.

[@lucasmarangoni5296]

Therapy, it helps, when you drink you just let out what you feeling underneath

[@sabariahbintidarmin2745]

As Soon Possible 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 2:34

[@kiddetroit8403]

Has it ever occurred to you that I agreed to look over the Overland Hotel until May the 1st

[@quarantinebored1427]

The problem with this scene is that Shelly didn’t look desperate enough. She’s just wasting everyone’s time. But didn’t waste my time RIP

[@sylviaisgod6947]

Nurse Ratched should get a refund on that botched lobotomy