The Shining Reunite For 35th Anniversary

The world famous Elstree Studios took a trip down memory lane recently with a very special event to honour Stanley Kubrick's acclaimed psychological horror film. It marked the 35th anniversary since it was released in May 1980.

The Shining, which starred Jack Nicholson, was made at the studios between 1978 and 1979. "Here's Johnny" became one of cinema's most iconic lines!

The crew and some of the cast from The Shining assembled back to where it all begun at Elstree where they united for a celebration organised by the Elstree Project. There was an opportunity for the cast and crew to sign a poster which will be auctioned off to the Silver Clef Awards in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.

Many memories were made during the making of The Shining for example when the backlot was used for the snow scenes at Elstree.

They used a combination of Styrofoam (long shot) and industrial Dairy Salt (close-ups). The snow was dropped from bags mounted on large cranes, and caused many problems with the Borehamwood drainage system after the Styrofoam chips blocked up the drains.

Some of the snow also blew into neighbouring residential areas but even with all of the carnage caused The Shining became a film that everyone still wishes to celebrate to this day.

The backlot is now being used for a new and exciting high end drama which we hope will be celebrated in 35 years to come.

This article is also available to read at BFV online.

(JP)