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Wendy Torrance — The Shining (1980)

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Wendy Torrance - The Shining, 1980

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Shelley Duvall photographed by Marcia Resnick in Hollywood, 1975. ⭐️

This photo is included in the new book RAY by Ellen Levy.

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Wendy Torrance Icons

The Shining (1980)

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SHELLEY DUVALL PASSED!!!! 😭😭😭

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Breaking shocking sad news legendary actress Shelley Duvall dies at age 75, she was known for her role as Wendy Torrance in the iconic Stephen King famous horror classic The Shining released in 1980.

I'm very shocked know her and very well not by in person just by actress seen her in things mostly but is all I meant.

She was also in the in 1991 hilarious action comedy sci-fi classic Suburban Commando.

I remember watching the VHS rental of that back than when I was a kid my mom rent it for me also star's other than Shelley Duvall.

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Wendy: Girl was in the most horrific situation and came out the other side. She is so close to the horror that she can touch it, she can see Jack’s descent into madness when she rifles through his papers, she’s part of one of the most iconic chase sequences and most quoted horror movie moments. Additionally, she’s the rare final girl who *did* get to have sex and be a little less “pure”

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had to come back on here to say rest in peace shelley duvall. 🕊️ thank you for breathing life into wendy torrance and creating an icon of all icons. you were legendary, and the legacy you leave on the horror genre will be everlasting. thank you!!

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Shelley Duvall in the early 1970s.

Photo credit to Gary Springer.

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The Maze and the Snowstorm:

An Analysis of Symbolism and Central Themes of The Shining

Stanley Kubrick and Diane Johnson’s The Shining (1980) is often referred to as one of the best-directed films ever made. While this is in part due to the iconic camerawork in the movie, haunting soundtrack and solid characterization of the protagonists, in my opinion what really sets it apart is its use of symbolic imagery to communicate subconscious messages that unsettle the audience beyond the outward content of the film itself. In this essay, I will be discussing the repeating symbols of the maze and the snowstorm, and how they represent the central themes of madness and isolation in the film, respectively.

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THE MAZE

Firstly, the Overlook Maze. Perhaps one of the most memorable visuals in the film, the maze is a recurring symbol in the movie: in the form of the actual physical maze, but also mirrored in the layout of the Overlook Hotel itself, with its high ceilings and narrow corridors that contribute so much to the film’s distinctive mise en scène.

While this set design serves its purpose in setting the claustrophobic, paranoia-inducing atmosphere of the film, I believe it also acts as a visual representation of Jack’s descent into madness, and the reality break experienced by all three protagonists. I feel this connection is best represented by the scenes from 26:20 to 27:40, where shots of Wendy and Danny navigating the maze are interspersed with Jack roaming the twists and turns of the Hotel, seemingly in a near-manic state.

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THE SNOWSTORM

Going back to the mise en scène of the film, something else that stood out to me the most about the film’s production design was the busy, maximalist patterns and vivid colors present in the background of most shots set at the Overlook Hotel, be it set decor, or the clothing of the actors themselves. While this contributes massively to the dizzying, almost psychedelic visual look of the film, it also makes the cut to the snowstorm far more visually jarring to the viewer. The vast, empty white scenescape of the snowstorm contrasts heavily against the warmer, more “filled” look of shots filmed inside the hotel, which I think really drives home one of the central motifs of the film: isolation. 

The snowstorm is initially what confines the Torrances to the Outlook Hotel, and physically isolates them from the outside world, and is therefore, by extension, the catalyst to Jack’s rapid descent into madness. I believe there is also an element of personal isolation experienced by each family member (each represented by the long tracking shots centered on each character scattered throughout the film): Jack’s isolation caused by alcoholism and his struggles to write, Wendy’s isolation caused by her strained relationship with her husband, and Danny’s isolation caused by his psychic abilities and disconnect from his parents.

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In summary, I believe one of the main strengths of the film lies in the main themes of the film, madness and isolation, being further emphasized by their physical representations in the form of the maze and the snowstorm.

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LECTURER FEEDBACK:

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The Shining (1980)

We've seen many adaptations of Stephen King's works. When it comes to horror, none have ever matched the 1980 version of The Shining. It’s got a perfect cast. The mood by director Stanley Kubrick carefully juggles the plot's inherent weirdness and terror. It’s packed with so many iconic visuals and moments that one viewing is enough for this film to become permanently imprinted into your brain.

Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), takes a caretaking job at the isolated Overlook Hotel. While the resort is closed for the winter season, he will maintain the building with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and son Danny (Danny Lloyd) at his side. The quiet environment is a great opportunity for him to do some much-needed writing between his duties but something… off about the hotel begins to influence the family.

There are some weird, seemingly conflicting elements present here. Any normal horror film would be content placing the family in a haunted hotel while the weather prevents them from escaping. The Shining goes the extra mile and throws psychic powers into the mix. The titular “Shining” is an ability possessed by young Danny. It allows him to telepathically communicate with the hotel’s cook, Dick Halloran (Scatman Crothers), and see into the hotel’s bloody past. This ability means all three of the Torrance family members experience the Overlook in different ways, separating them from each other emotionally. United, they’d surely be capable of figuring out that something’s off about the place and find a way to leave. Because their experience with the Overlook is so different, the danger goes unnoticed until it's too late.

Admittedly, Jack Nicholson does play the role of crazy a bit too well. It’s not really a surprise when his mind starts to unravel but he’s too charismatic for you to give up on his character. When Jack Torrance finally goes bug nuts, Nicholson delivers one memorable moment after another. Danny Lloyd does well in a mostly reactionary role but it’s more than the way he looks wide-eyed and afraid whenever the Overlook unleashes its various terrors; he has a sweet and innocent demeanour that never becomes treacly. He feels like a real kid. Performance-wise, the one I always gravitate towards is Shelley Duvall. She’s got such an unusual face. She seems so frail and nervous from the beginning. You see in the three of them a story that stretches beyond the edges of the screen and when she is gripped with the full terror of the Overlook, you’re sweating. Her panic is so infectious you’ll be screaming at the screen, cheering her on to just forget about everything and GET OUT OF THERE! - even if escape seems impossible. It makes for great suspense.

That’s another key word in this film, the suspense. Early on, Dick Halloran warns Danny about room 237. You know what’s going to happen. Something’s in there. We’re going to see it. You can’t wait… but you’re scared. The long shots as the family make their way to the hotel show you just how isolated they are, how hopeless it would be to expect help to arrive in time. The hotel's memories of gore and blood come and go so quickly you wonder if you actually saw that… or if you’re losing your mind. The soundtrack is incredible. Overal, sound is used so effectively. A favorite moment comes from Danny, wheeling his tricycle through the seemingly endless corridors over carpet, then hardwood floor, around one corner, then carpet, hardwood floor... Past all these closed doors in which anything could be hiding. Rattle-Rattle-Rattle CLUNK! Rattle-Rattle-Rattle CLUNK!

The Shining is a superb horror film. Its imagery is startling and disturbing. It’s also a great deal of fun to simply look at. The use of color in the hotel, the tracking shots through those corridors, the music and then there's the final shot - it raises all sorts of hair-raising questions. You can watch it again and again and always find something new to see in The Shining. (On Blu-ray, November 9, 2019)