While that covers the most important bit about the shooting location, you might also be wondering about the helicopter shots taken during the opening moments of the movie, when we see Torrance driving to the Overlook Hotel. Kubrick had the maze designed at the old MGM Borehamwood Studios, which is down the road from the Elstree Studios. Unfortunately, the maze is not part of the actual exterior portion of the Timberline Lodge either. It is where Jack chases the family in a heart-thumping sequence. You might also remember the maze at the end of ‘The Shining’. At that time, it was one of the largest sets to be ever built in the studio. Kubrick ensured that the interiors of the Overlook Hotel were designed to specifications at the Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, England.
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Notably, The Stanley Hotel or Ahwahnee Hotel themselves not feature Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ at all.Īlthough influenced by two hotels, it is important to note that most of the movie was shot on set. The mixture of wood, stone, and glass, that marks the interiors of the Overlook Hotel, is inspired by the Ahwahnee and is a good example of the architectural style known as the National Park Service rustic, which gives a real outdoorsy feel. It is a sprawling stone building, which is located at the base of the Yosemite Valley. The director wanted it to look like the Ahwahnee Hotel, which is located in the Yosemite National Park in California. When it came to the interiors, Kubrick had a very different location in mind. Interiors: Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, England However, Kubrick only used the exteriors of the hotel to establish shots for how Overlook Hotel would look from the outside. Built in 1938, the hotel stands at an elevation of 6000 ft. However, he found what he was looking for at the Timberline Lodge in Oregon. Naturally, when Kubrick was making his movie, the Stanley Hotel was an option for the director. You can even book a paranormal tour of the hotel, though they warn you that the ghosts are not on the hotel’s payroll and might not be making an appearance during tours! In fact, there are rumors that the Stanley Hotel is haunted. King stayed there with his wife and was immediately intrigued by the remoteness of the hotel as well as its mysterious vibe.
Built by Freelan Oscar Stanley, the owner of the Stanley Steamer company, in 1909, it is a historic Colonial Revival hotel.
He based it on The Stanley Hotel, which is located in Estes, Colorado. Soon he devolves into a madman, putting his entire family at risk.įirstly, when the Overlook Hotel appeared in Stephen King’s work, the writer had a very specific hotel in mind.
However, the isolation, writer’s block, as well as the supernatural elements of the hotel start to get to him. Jack plans to use this opportunity to get some writing done. They have to stay on as the winter caretakers. Basically, Jack, his wife, and son go to the Overlook Hotel. You might want to reacquaint yourself with the story of ‘The Shining’ before we jump into the details of the filming locations. We have got you covered, as we bring you the true story of the haunted Overlook Hotel, and where ‘The Shining’ was actually filmed. Naturally, people who loved the movie might be wondering whether the Overlook Hotel actually exists, or if ‘The Shining’ was filmed somewhere else. The hotel remains just as ominous, still serving as a hunting (also haunting) ground for inexplicable and intangible forces. In fact, the Overlook Hotel also makes a comeback in ‘ Doctor Sleep‘, the recently released sequel to ‘The Shining’.
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