Poster design by Matt HightowerAlexa here. 32 years ago this very week, Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of The Shining opened in theaters. Kubrick's masterpiece received mixed reviews and, at least initially, the audience was similarly befuddled. (My parents love to tell me that when they saw it opening weekend the audience frequently erupted in laughter.)
It was nominated for two Razzies and zero Oscars.
Despite Stephen King's continued distaste towards it, the film's intrigue continues to grow (for evidence, just watch Room 237). I thought it the perfect time to mention one of my favorite Tumblrs, The Overlook Hotel, a wonderful archive of ephemera, fan art, interviews, and video related to the film.
Like this Scatman Crothers portrait "Shine Baby Shine"
“Shine Baby Shine” by artist Quyen Dinh.
Click for more Overlook treasures including caricatures and letterhead.
Production prop letterhead created for the film.
Production prop letterhead created for the film. (Are you tempted to scribble a creepy letter to a friend?)
And...
caricatures by Tom Smith.
These cast caricatures were made during production by the Oscar nominated make-up artist Tom Smith (Gandhi)
See more for yourself at the Overlook Hotel.