'The Shining' Film (Movie) Quiz

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Who directed 'The Shining'?
Stanley Kubrick
Who wrote the book that the film is based on?
Stephen King
In which year was the film released?
1980
What is the surname of the central characters, Jack, Wendy and Danny?
Torrance
What is the name of the hotel where the three of them go to live?
Overlook
Jack is hired as the caretaker, but what career does he hope to pursue?
Writer
Danny shares his talent of 'shining' with Dick Hallorann, who works in season at the hotel. What job does Dick have?
Chef
Which number room does Dick warn Danny to avoid?
237
Which apparently imaginary hotel employee does Jack tell all his troubles to? (What job does he have?)
Bartender
In the warned-off room, where does Jack encounter a terrifying dead woman?
Bath
Which finger does Danny use when he talks to 'Tony', his seemingly imaginary friend? (This was an improvisation by the young actor).
Index
What word does Danny write on the bedroom mirror?
REDRUM
What toy does Danny use to pedal around the corridors of the hotel?
Tricycle
What type of camera was used for the continuous shots in the question above?
Steadicam
What phrase does Jack type out repeatedly on his typewriter?
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
What tool does Jack use to break down the door of the bathroom?
Axe
Which type of sporting equipment does Wendy use to defend herself?
Baseball bat
What sort of garden feature becomes the scene for the climax of the fim?
Maze
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Oct 21, 2025
Could labyrinth be accepted for maze?