Shining

Shining1980

Genre: Horror
With the 1957 release of Paths of Glory, Stanley Kubrick confirmed his early promise and joined the ranks of world-class filmmakers. The age of the auteur had arrived, and Kubrick was a prime candidate for inclusion in the pantheon of directors late… more »



Delbert Grady:
Did you know, Mr. Torrance, that your son is attempting to bring an outside party into this situation? Did you know that?

Jack Torrance:
No.

Delbert Grady:
He is, Mr. Torrance.

Jack Torrance:
Who?

Delbert Grady:
A n*gger.

Jack Torrance:
A n*gger?

Delbert Grady:
A n*gger cook.

Jack Torrance:
How?

Delbert Grady:
Your son has a very great talent. I don't think you are aware how great it is. That he is attempting to use that very talent against your will.

Jack Torrance:
He is a very willful boy.

Delbert Grady:
Indeed he is, Mr. Torrance. A very willful boy. A rather naughty boy, if I may be so bold, sir.

Jack Torrance:
It's his mother. She, uh, interferes.

Delbert Grady:
Perhaps they need a good talking to, if you don't mind my saying so. Perhaps a bit more. My girls, sir, they didn't care for the Overlook at first. One of them actually stole a pack of matches, and tried to burn it down. But I "corrected" them sir. And when my wife tried to prevent me from doing my duty, I "corrected" her.

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