About this episode
In Episode 10 of Scream Creeps, Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine (briefly) dive into number 33 on the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science" list: Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 masterpiece, The Shining. The crew debates whether the film is a story of a man driven mad by isolation or if the supernatural forces of the Overlook Hotel were in control from the start.The hosts praise Jack Nicholson’s iconic performance as Jack Torrance, noting his natural creepiness even before the "madness" fully sets in. They also discuss the eerie performance of Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance, whose "Redrum" scenes still send shivers down their spines. The conversation touches on the film's famous ambiguity, the differences between Stephen King's book and Kubrick's adaptation, and the memorable "Here's Johnny!" moment. They also touch on the sequel Doctor Sleep and how it expands the lore.Key Highlights [01:00] Science of Scare #33: The hosts introduce The Shining as the 33rd scariest movie according to scientific heart rate studies. [02:45] Danny Torrance: Jeremy highlights Danny Lloyd's performance as the creepiest part of the movie, particularly his "Redrum" chanting. [09:20] "Here's Johnny!": A discussion on the famous improvised line, noting its origin from The Tonight Show and how it might be lost on modern audiences. [12:35] Supernatural vs. Madness: The group debates if Jack was always a "douche" who just needed a push, or if the hotel's ghosts (like the bartender and the woman in Room 237) actively possessed him. [15:00] Room 237: A breakdown of the pivotal scene where Jack encounters the woman in the bathtub, marking his full descent into the hotel's grip. [36:00] Creepo-Meter Ratings: The scores are solid, with Josh giving it a 5-6/10, Jeremy a 5/10, and Elaine (before dropping off) a 4/10, agreeing it’s more atmospheric and tense than "jump-scare" scary.
