Trivia
The Shining Trivia
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21 Questions
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1. The Shining is a horror film based on a novel by what author?
Answer
Stephen King
2. Who directed the horror film The Shining ?
Answer
Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick won the Best Director Saturn award for his depiction of The Shining. Other notable works include 2001: A Space Odyssey and Full Metal Jacket.
3. In what state is the Overlook Hotel located?
Answer
Colorado
4. Where were the exterior scenes filmed?
Answer
The Timberline Lodge in Oregon
The hotel is located on the south face of Mt Hood in Oregon and is home to a ski resort. The Timberline ski resort operates the longest ski season in all of North America with skiing usually being available all 12 months of the year.
One thing you won't find at the Timberline, however, is a hedge maze. Those scenes were filmed on a sound stage in London. Even still, the hotel is a favorite amongst Shining enthusiasts with room 217 (from the novel, not the film) being one of the most requested rooms on the property.
5. What happens in the first scene?
Answer
Jack Torrance driving to the Overlook for his interview
Jack Torrance is driving through Colorado on his way up to the Overlook hotel for an interview while ominous music is playing in the background. This scene was actually shot in Glacier National Park, Montana.
6. Who is Jack Torrance meeting with at the Overlook for his interview?
Answer
Hotel manager Stuart Ullman
7. During his interview, What does Jack learn about the Overlook's troubled past?
Answer
Former caretaker Mr. Grady lost his mind one winter and murdered his family
8. What is the name of little Danny's imaginary friend?
Answer
Tony
Danny describes his friend Tony as the boy who lives in his mouth and hides in his stomach.
9. When was the Overlook built?
Answer
1909
While construction began in 1907 the Overlook wasn’t complete until 1909. The general manager further explains that it is believed the hotel was built on an Indian burial ground.
10. When does the Overlook Hotel close for the winter?
Answer
Closing day is October 30
The on-season at the Overlook stretches from May 15 to October 30.
11. What name does head chef Dick Hallorann call Danny that catches Wendy’s attention?
Answer
Doc
Wendy asked Dick how he knew they called Danny Doc when she doesn’t believe she used the name in front of him.
12. What room does Mr Hollorann tell Danny to never go in to?
Answer
Room 237
Those who remember the novel will know the original room to avoid is room 217. However, do to this being a real room at the hotel where the film was made, the hotel requested the room be changed to a fictional 237 fearing guests would no longer want to stay in 217 after the movie's release.
13. Where does Dick Hallorann live during the offseason?
Answer
Florida
14. Jack Torrance goes to the Overlook hotel to work on his Novel. What does his wife discover he has been writing instead?
Answer
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
15. What is the bartender’s name Jack sees in the Gold Ballroom?
Answer
Lloyd
16. What drink does Jack Torrance order in the infamous bar scene?
Answer
Bourbon
17. What hotel served as inspiration for the horror film The Shining.
Answer
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado
While the exterior scenes were shot at a hotel in Oregon and the interior scenes were shot in a soundstage in England, The Stanley inspired the author's original novel. The hotel has since embraced its involvement in the film by erecting a hedge maze opened in June of 2015 and contracting replica rooms seen in the 1980 film.
18. During the rising action to the climax, what word does Danny inscribe on the door and repeat over and over?
Answer
Redrum
Wendy sees Danny's message reflected in a mirror, which reads forward 'murder.'
19. Which hotel staff returns to the Overlook midway through Jack's rampage?
Answer
Hotel chef Dick Hallorann
After being telepathically contacted by Danny, Mr. Hallorann returns to attempt to help Danny and Wendy. When he arrives in Colorado, he then rents a snow car and makes his way up the closed roads to the hotel.
20. What does jack Torrance say to Wendy when he appears after breaking through the door with an axe?
Answer
Here's Johnny
21. Where do Danny and Wendy flee to escape Jack's rampage?
Answer
The hedge maze
