Young
Mrs. Torrance Lyrics

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Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you going to drop the bomb or not?

Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip

The music's for the sad men

Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, or never
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, or never

Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young

It's so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth's like diamonds in the sun
And diamonds are forever young

Forever young, I want to be forever young (forever young)
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, or never
Forever young, I want to be forever young (forever young)
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, or never

Forever young, I want to be forever young (forever young)
Do you really want to live forever?

Forever, or never young
(Or never young)

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever Young" by Alphaville talks about youth and the desire to stay young forever. The lyrics start by suggesting that instead of being worried about possible dangers or bad things happening, we should cherish the moment and dance. The chorus proclaims the singer's desire to be forever young and asks the listener whether they want the same, or not. The second verse of the song touches on the different types of people, comparing them to water or heat, melody or beat, and acknowledging that sooner or later we all grow old and eventually must say goodbye to youth. The singer says that they don't want to get old without having lived life to the fullest, comparing youth to "diamonds in the sun" and stating that they are "forever young."

The song can be interpreted in many ways, but most notably, it is an ode to the fleeting nature of youth and a desire to hold onto it forever. It is a universal sentiment; everyone wants to feel young and free and indestructible. The lyrics highlight this longing for youth as something to be cherished and embraced rather than feared. The chorus seeks to capture this independence and joy in the moment, rather than worrying about what the future may hold. The sadness of losing one's youth is also acknowledged, but the song encourages the listener not to waste their time worrying about it, but instead to cherish and make the most of the present.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while
Let us enjoy life and have some fun

Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
We have plenty of time to worry about the afterlife

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
We want good things to happen, but we're preparing for the worst case scenario

Are you going to drop the bomb or not?
We're uncertain about what the future holds

Let us die young or let us live forever
We want to live life to the fullest and not worry about age

We don't have the power but we never say never
We don't have control over everything, but we still strive for our goals

Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
Life is fleeting and we need to make the most of our time

The music's for the sad men
Music is for those who are hurting and need comfort

Forever young, I want to be forever young
I want to maintain a youthful spirit and energy

Do you really want to live forever?
Is eternal life really something we desire?

Forever, or never
We can either live forever or not at all

Some are like water, some are like the heat
People are different from one another

Some are a melody and some are the beat
People have different talents and strengths

Sooner or later they all will be gone
Everything in life is temporary

Why don't they stay young
Why can't we hold onto youth and energy?

It's so hard to get old without a cause
Aging can be difficult if we don't have a purpose or reason for living

I don't want to perish like a fading horse
I don't want to lose my vitality with age

Youth's like diamonds in the sun
Youth is fleeting and valuable

And diamonds are forever young
Like diamonds, the memory of youth lasts forever

Forever young, I want to be forever young (forever young)
I want to maintain a youthful spirit and energy

Do you really want to live forever?
Is eternal life really something we desire?

Forever, or never
We can either live forever or not at all

Forever young, I want to be forever young (forever young)
I want to maintain a youthful spirit and energy

Do you really want to live forever?
Is eternal life really something we desire?

Forever, or never young
We can either live forever or not at all

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: Bernhard Lloyd, Frank Mertens, Marian Gold

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Comments from YouTube:

Pau Nuns

8y↑1.8K

I love this. As a kid, I use to think that Halloran was such a great guy, like the perfect grandfather or something.

marxistnazi

He's a pretty good dude

DJ wImSy

@gboni66 ig your right but he could have still tried to get out of there as well tho I mean c'mon man

DJ wImSy

@Henrik Persson ik he was that as well I bet he would be a good one bro

DJ wImSy

He was, he shouldn't have had to die man he was so cool and funny he just had a gift that's all and when he told him to stay out of 237 he was basically saying this is not good bro you have to stay out or your in danger

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Spinzfuzor Brah

7y↑1.1K

Does anyone else almost see the sadness or worry in Hallorann's expressions? he know's how fucked the overlook is and he know's Danny is gonna be in some shit, this scene is amazing, I wish they hadn't literally axed Hallorann off

Zuhatz Art

@Zach💯 he misled Danny with ‘don’t fear anything’ bs, and all the shinning talk only to disregard Danny’s visions. Was this guy really a good guy in the movie? Was he envious of Danny’s power?

Rob S

@Zach You're letting your bias as the watcher of a movie colour your interpretation of Halloran's character's power or sphere of influence within the lives of the Torrance family.

Zach

1y↑1

I don’t understand why he allows the family to stay there knowing what’s going to happen, he should have at least tried something to get them to leave before it was too late

Rob S

The scene when he's chilling on his bed in Miami and he sees what's coming for Danny is truly electrifying.

Stop the Philosophical Zombies

2y↑1

@donnn 0666 It was actually 148 takes for this scene. A world record number for a single scene.

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Jainee

9y↑927

This scene is probably my favourite of the whole movie. You can almost hear the silence in the background. I like how the conversation gets slowly more sinister as it goes along. Scatman Crothers really sells you on what "the shine" is. He was great casting for this movie!

VanMan83

I agree. But imagine if they’d cast Redd Fox instead. That would be trippy 😊

Jimaco 03

4y↑2

Whats even creepier is Some of the whispers in the background consistently say the word ‘shone’. Like Straight after halloran says ‘do you know how i knew your name was dock?’

Martin Gonzales

I've had too when they were having the conversation.Good touch.

Lions 88

4y↑1

I feel like a lot of the inspiration for Doctor Sleep is from this scene specifically.

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kaylyn

9y↑1.1K

That little boy was a wonderful actor

C

I think he's like a Professor now or something

Soul Element

Tony!?

Mariah J.

2y↑1

@Adam Mathers no u couldn't, ur not easy on the eyes either

Adam Mathers

2y↑1

@Mariah J. Yeah I could.

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Comrade_Dornish

5y↑314

He really is trying to protect him. He's a good man. He really shows immense worry and even subtle signs of fear.. it's sweet and sad at the same time. This is a cruel universe we live in. Indifferent to age. It does as it does.

Andy Wood

7y↑467

Scatman Crothers was arguably the best actor in this movie. Mr Hallorann was supposed to have an otherworldliness about him, and Crothers captured that head on. Also he had a great warmth about him, making him like a surrogate father for Danny, which is interesting given that Stephen King considered this a 'cold' movie.
And the way he hides his terror of Room 237 and commands Danny to stay out, I think every parent can relate to that from when they tell their own kids to stay away from dangerous places.

God

Hes the only likeable portrayal or character in the movie

HBIC

1y↑2

I don’t see why there has to be a “best performance” in a film like this where every single actor did a fantastic job. Can’t we just appreciate that everyone was great?

Need to Know

@Flea Flicker He was also Jazz from the 1985 Transformers cartoons.

Flea Flicker

2y↑2

@Patrice AQA WHAAAAAT?!?! ALL THESE YEARS I NEVER REALISED THAT WAS HIM!!🤦‍♀️😖 i loved that cartoon.😁

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MrShaneHardy

4y↑152

Great piece of acting from both here, especially Scatman. Notice at first, his tone is specifically that which would be when explaining something to a child. But after Danny mentions Room 237, his tone changes, there is no high pitch, and he is no longer speaking to a child, but to someone who knows something. Amazing acting

Nerthus

3y↑14

Its like he came in thinking he would be helping a naive child not to be scared, but as soon as he mentioned 237, he realized this boy was much more powerful than he realized.

Emperor Reign

5y↑805

Fun fact: The character Hallorann grew up in the town of Derry, where Pennywise the dancing clown lurks.

Mine

Pennywise is not real, is the imagination of the characters in IT. But interesting fact.

marxistnazi

I think they mention the black spot that was burned by racists, and halloran was there or something.

Simon Yip

1y↑1

The way that Stephen King connected different characters and events from different books is amazing.

Magallanes Agustin

@fromMSUwithlove what?

Lance Fier

2y↑2

Stephen King ties his novels together in an amazing way that takes decades to unravel.

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Kitty Katt

7y↑244

The suspense is so amazing in this scene. Such a smart script and so well acted. I love how cold the environment is. They're in a sterile white kitchen with fluorescent lights. Danny is even eating ice cream. And in the background... utter silence. It actually gives me chills

George Thomas

2y↑1

I love how you said that. the cold sterile kitchen. Such an amazing film... Just no words to describe it. The amount of depth, and subliminal messages in this movie is just beyond what my imagination could ever conceive. Along with the background in this scene, I want to also mention the background of the bathroom, when Mr. Torrence runs into Delbert Grady. Now THAT is spooky. If you notice, Grady has a different first name then he did as the caretaker... Charles was his "other" name. almost like this is some kind of alternate reality. They mention this building was built on an Indian Burial Ground. In my opinion, some kind of deep evil curse beset the structure the moment they started laying the first cornerstones. I would say this is one of the best films ever made. Best psychological horror film possibly ever made.

skinny b jansen

2y↑1

I noticed the knives on the wall behind them above Danny making it feel kold and sinister.

Bazil

2y↑1

The silence after "Is there something bad here?" is also great.
Very good observation on your part. I never considered any of that until you explained it; thank you.

B. Scott Farthingsworth

2y↑3

They're talking quiet and it's echoing so you hear that it's a large hard surfaced area, Danny is even wearing a jacket, adds to the cold feel

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The Horror Noobs

1y↑16

The thing I love about this scene is how spiritually beautiful it is…These characters talk as if they have known each other for years…But he’s an old man and he’s a little boy. I think it has to do with Mr Hallorann and how well he can communicate with Danny about his gift.

bunberrier

2y↑25

Its only now that I have been a parent for decades that I can fully appreciate how carefully he is trying to make Danny prepared against the hotel, without making him frightened. But at the end he realizes Danny has already seen too much, and at that point he falls back to an argument from authority.

Isaac Boaz

7y↑173

When Dick Hallorann tells Danny to not go in room 237 and stay out that part gives me the chills every time. You can tell by the expression on Dick Hallorann's face that whatever is in room 237 is very bad and it makes you wonder what the hell could be in that room. So suspensful!

DJ wImSy

1y↑1

Ik he was also terrified when him and Danny started to have a seizure in that one scene once he was in there

skinny b jansen

2y↑4

@sepultura7771 wasn’t it the woman that chases jack Nicholson

sepultura7771

2y↑1

@skinny b jansen They never really did reveal what’s in room 237

skinny b jansen

2y↑1

Don’t know how they could’ve, but they should’ve never revealed what was in 237, less is more and watching this my imagination made it worse than what they show.

Bazil

2y↑7

What's really frightening, especially with this scene, is that talk about Room 237. If you're watching this film for the first time, you get that scare of, 'Something is in that room, but what?' and your mind goes to frightening places trying to figure out what's in there. You conjure up your own fear with what you imagine being in there and what would scare you personally.
I think what's also scary is that Danny, a little boy, will be staying the whole winter in a hotel where there is a room that could traumatize him..that there is some "thing" living in the hotel with him and it could be anything. That's the scary part.

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NinJaRed

7y↑128

One of my favorite scenes of all time, I just love hearing Halloran talking about him and his grandma. It's such a simple and incredibly effective way of using dialogue to give the audience some back story. You can almost imagine your own little version of a Shining prequel from his short but wonderful anecdote. It really makes you appreciate the ideas that Stephen King comes up with (and of course the screenplay writers, directors, actors, etc. that interpret it) There's something so perfect about calling this gift "Shining". Also, the concept of houses "Shining" is just FANTASTIC it's so much more poetic than simply calling the house "haunted".

"Some places are like people, some shine... and some don't!"

G W

4y↑4

I love it as well. This scene always stuck. It's slow paced but still important to the plot.

TheGuyWhoIsAustralian

4y↑121

I've always wondered why a grown man who is obviously a really powerful shiner would want to work in The Overlook. I think he's doing it so he can keep an eye on the place and to make sure it doesn't hurt anyone else.

Need to Know

@DarkMeetsLyte _ Yeah but when I was younger, my imagination told me that he worked here because other places were worse. And that thought creeped me out.

DarkMeetsLyte _

2y↑2

That’s a good point, I never really considered why he would want to work somewhere that must cause such a sensory overload for him. I like idea of keeping an eye. Halloran seemed like the responsible and good-hearted type from what we see in the movie. Still haven’t read the novel.

ClassicGunsToday

3y↑11

Maybe it’s just somebody has a passion for and enjoys making/overseeing great dishes to be prepared in a great kitchen to feed lots of hungry people, famous and otherwise and getting paid well for it at a great famous hotel. Some people are like that. Ever watch chef Ramsey?.
Playing X-Men is fun but it doesn’t pay very well. Got to do something that pays well with your time and makes it worthwhile

Tiffany Rayburn

3y↑13

In Doctor Sleep he still helps and visits Danny....funny that he called him “Doc” at the beginning of this video

Tiffany Rayburn

3y↑25

I think he knew Danny was a shiner and that Danny was coming to the Overlook with his family so he stayed working there to be a guide of some sorts to Danny. Halloraan knew it was a lot of foul sh*t going down in the Overlook before he left that’s why he told Danny about leaving traces......

Cosmic86x

9y↑465

I think the acting was absolutely great here! Scatman's expression when Danny mentioned Room 237. You can feel and see the fear.

Josh

2y↑1

@Esotereclectic What is in room 237?

Greekpapi

3y↑2

Yup, that definitely freaked him out.....

yo momma

4y↑2

Best supporting actor type performance?

Miss Martine

5y↑11

Cosmic86x that was the best part of the scene. He was trying so hard to keep a calm demeanor but when the kid mentioned that room all bets were off. Masterful work.

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Dizbang

10y↑505

perfect casting - Scatman is great.
"like when someone burns toast."

an observation a cook would make.

MT

skibiidibibidiimdumdumdumdum

Need to Know

@John Wayne On Acid He is, Mr. Torrance.

TheHighGround

2y↑3

@Ash Shwe90 No problem! It is pretty interesting, and a lot of Stephen King’s books are connected like that

Ash Shwe90

@TheHighGround thanks for the Stephen king rabbit you just sent me down, I had no idea lol

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guth

9y↑312

For a movie that is on the whole psychologically frightening, this scene, while still terrifying in many respects, is I think the most moving scene in the entire film.

guth

2y↑1

@George Thomas Wow, I'd almost forgot about this comment. I agree, I can't think of a more psychologically terrifying film. I've spent quite a lot of time working and living in isolation in the wilderness and such that parts of this film will always hit close to home. I agree with your thoughts on how there seems to be a cycle of almost regenerative evil going on at the Overlook that keeps replaying itself like a curse that keeps grabbing individuals. It works so well with the picture of Jack at the end from the 1930s or whatever. Keep well friend.

George Thomas

2y↑1

@guth Such an amazing film... Just no words to describe it. The amount of depth, and subliminal messages in this movie is just beyond what my imagination could ever conceive. Along with the background in this scene, I want to also mention the background of the bathroom, when Mr. Torrence runs into Delbert Grady. Now THAT is spooky. If you notice, Grady has a different first name then he did as the caretaker... Charles was his "other" name. almost like this is some kind of alternate reality. They mention this building was built on an Indian Burial Ground. In my opinion, some kind of deep evil curse beset the structure the moment they started laying the first cornerstones. I would say this is one of the best films ever made. Best psychological horror film possibly ever made.

guth

7y↑26

"She called it, 'shining.'" Yes, while I like to think of it all sort of metaphorically, I think Halloran's sense of recognizing and protecting a gift is what strikes one of the most powerful chords. About being able to see things buried deep within people and past the appearances. I think he also senses the possibility of Danny's abuse by his father, etc. Not to quantify things, but it's a 10/10, beautiful scene by a master at the top of his game.

Crossfyre75

2y↑10

This movie has stayed with me ever since I saw it as a kid. Just watching this scene is chilling. It’s like there’s just something… wrong with this film, and I can never quite figure out what it is.

Forestkaat Prescott

10y↑206

I really liked this scene. Scatman was terrific.

Charles Beckwith

9y↑577

If you play closer attention to the details of the film you'll find that the hotel is decorated with Native American motifs. The hotel was built atop a burial ground. Many of the motifs symbolize misfortune

Martine Nyx - Film & Stuff

2y↑2

“Has anyone done something involving an Indian burial ground lately?”
“Like what?”
“Like parking on it? Or dig up a body, Toby?”

Mariah J.

Yes. The Overlook is supposed to represent America.

Craig Shelton

2y↑2

That’s what was really special about Kubrick. I can watch his movies 100 times and see something different, a detail that only he could come up with, perfectly placed. Like the knives on the wall above Danny’s head.

justin whitebeaver

@314rft yeah because you cant say there was devil worshipping here or some black magic done here

Shadowthrone H.

4y↑20

The Entity that possesses the Overlook is something incredibly ancient. It was built on Native American graves, as was the motif of Kings early work. However, it's noted that Overlook has the Shine. In the Dark Tower series it's revealed that Breakers (Psychics) are actually Shiners, which the power is used to traverse worlds, speak with the dead, and in some extreme cases, bring the dead back. The other use is for the Breakers to destroy the foundation that holds existence in place in the form of the Dark Tower.The Overlook Entity has never been revealed in any media. However it's implied that it comes from the Todash Darkness.

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willsnally

6y↑68

It always gets me when Danny tells Hallorann he's not supposed to talk about his shining abilities and then when Hallorann is all like, "Who says you ain't supposed to?" That's such an important moment. Kids need to hear the message that it's ok and totally acceptable to talk about feelings and experiences whether good or bad with a trusted person who will listen to them without judgement and that they should not have to feel scared about talking about things like that. Hallorann is my favourite character in the movie, no questions asked. :)

Need to Know

I noticed he wanted Danny to think real hard about what Tony showed him. Even if Danny couldn’t describe it, if he had remembered it, Mr. Halloran could have known it using the shine. If he had glimpsed what Tony showed Danny, I think it would have significantly changed things.

Nick H

2y↑2

@ZootWorld1 that’s even better then.

ZootWorld1

2y↑4

@Nick H Because Hallorann clearly knows that "Tony" is Danny's coping mechanism to help him better comprehend his shining abilities. Perhaps Hallorann as a child had a similar thing, aside from his grandmother.

Nick H

2y↑5

I like how he didn’t discredit Danny when he talked about Tony.

Coming Vengeance

4y↑9

What an amazing range of expressions and emotions Scatman displays just in this one scene. His reaction after Dan asks about room 237 sent a shiver up my spine.

shenloken2

6y↑23

The ambience of this scene is just perfect. You hear the staff leaving and putting stuff away in the kitchen leaving Halloran the last adult Danny can confide in about his abilities before being left to the mercy of his dad and the hotel itself.
It's basically Danny taking in the last of the outside world and all it's normalcy.....cause he knows bad things are coming.

CEO of World Peace

8y↑239

This scene is the key to figuring out the whole film. The hotel is alive and evil (built on an Indian burial ground). The evil is in Room 237.

Andrew Comments

3y↑1

@TN BN Me, a non-Shiner getting the caretaker job: "I'm just here to eat your food, sleep, watch TV, vacuum and dust, clean, and perform minor maintenance if the need arises."

Ghosts: "Oh great, that's just great. Now all we can do is wait until next winter when this loser's job is up and hope for the best that we get a Shiner this time. Fun's over for a while, folks. See you next winter."

Yuyari Cachimuel

3y↑1

And I wonder when Ullman said Grady left the bodies of his family in a room “in the west wing”, if he was referring to room 237

Yuyari Cachimuel

3y↑1

It makes me wonder what exactly happened to that woman that left such a strong impact.... :|

Nathaniel Duren

I thought that room 237 is significant because that is where the Gradys stayed?

Hairy Mo

Thank you Mr. Obvious.

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Robin

2y↑6

Always loved how real and understated this scene is. You almost feel small, like Danny, trying to take in the gravity of what he's saying. The atmosphere is palpable, and Danny even has some chocolate smears on his mouth, as a child actually would. So often these days, films to convey more atmosphere by adding more to it - score, filters, camera movement, intense acting, but often the best approach is to do just the opposite, but do it well.

Kenji Mapes

4y↑12

I love this scene. Scatman was superb as Dick. He nailed his scenes. The kid was a precocious actor too. I love how tense it got when Danny asks about Room 237. Dick gets so serious after that. The Shining is a freaking masterpiece and Kubrick was a genius.

Finster

2y↑4

This movie made me a Scatman fan for life. Apparently his grandfatherly affection for Danny and the whole cast was genuine. Shortly after filming, he tears up in an interview while talking about the experience. A first class guy with a big heart!

Daveyboy _

2y↑1

Silver Streak was awesome

Vince G

4y↑20

When Danny mentions room 237 Halloran realises just how powerful Danny's ability to shine is. I dont think he was expecting Danny to mention the room and when he did Halloran knew he had to warn Danny off. That is why when Danny makes 'contact' with Halloran later in the movie is face is paralysed with fear.

Sir Jedi Sentinel

9y↑58

You know, this scene is kind of genius. The explanation for the haunting of the Overlook in the movie is that it was built on a desecrated Indian burial ground. In the book (at least to my understanding), the Overlook's malevolent supernatural entity is caused because it absorbed all the evil that has happened in it over the years (example: someone was murdered, the hotel absorbed the victim's soul and the evil in which the act was committed). This scene, and I never noticed it before, combined both explanations.

jim68

7y↑35

May Scatman Crothers(Dick Hallorann) RIP. Passed away on 11/22/86 at age 76 from pneumonia and lung cancer. He was an all around great entertainer.👍👍👍👍👍👍

MarkHaze

5y↑18

I love Hallorann, but I also love the look he gives when Danny asks about Room 237 at 4:16 he looks like "What the f*ck did you just say?"

KalvinEllis

Incredible acting. The way Hallorann goes from being this warm calming presence to being startled when he hears about room 237 and adamant that Danny should never go there is amazing. The horror trope of the main location being built on top of a burial ground may feel outdated but it's effective as hell.

Lionel Braud

7y↑42

When Hallorann talks about the ability to gleam insight from past events as well as future events, he uses the illustration of burnt toast. This scene does not just appeal to people with highly clairvoyant or highly intuitive skills like empaths, but it seems Kubrick is a making a statement about human history itself. When you drop a pebble into a pond it forms ripples. It is Newton's 3rd law of motion. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. History is not a linear series of narrative events, but a culmination of narratives that are ever-present with a big number of varying consequences.

History is not linear. It is cyclical. There is a catch 22 to everything that we do or say. These chained events, that leave traces of itself behind, is the most plausible explanation not only for the existence of ghosts or the supernatural but provides keen insight into how history actually works. For example, the ripples of the Vietnam War or 9/11 can still be felt today.

The Overlook hotel, or whatever situation we feel that does not agree with us, becomes a perpetual hell.

Glamdolly30

2y↑1

Scatman Crothers was fantastic, The Shining would not have been half the movie it was without him - he's compelling as the force for good at the centre of the movie.

His affection for Danny Lloyd who played Danny Torrance was genuine. He got tearful in one interview, saying he regarded him as his own child. A lovely man.

I'm just some Canadian guy and I say

5y↑32

The sweetest scene in a Kubrick movie....

And yet it still involves ghosts and a haunted hotel.

AH96

8y↑705

Notice how they're both posed in the same manner, it's like they're mirroring each other.

conny nielson

was a genius wasnt he.

Ridley Lockhart

@Reddo Rampage I believe this "Shine" is a thing. And it's also a taboo subject like we aren't allowed to talk about it.

Similar to how the kid mentions "Tony" and how tony said to never tell anybody. 🤷😐🤫

Like i said, it's like it's a secret . If anybody knows...i wish it wasn't

Peteman

@ClickPause Loyd

c v

one cup. just sayin. yeah assume with kubrick D

c v

halloran has no cup. halloren napoleon chocolate ?
may be important... if you care about kuibrick... this work is half? full of e-e ero energies xD

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George Mallory

2y↑5

This scene makes my blood run cold. I am ill today with body aches and the chills and this scene made my entire body covered in goose bumps 3 separate times.

George Mallory

1y↑1

@marcicada Just caught this comment. It made me laugh extremely hard. I had stopped to watch the intro to this movie, which led to this scene showing up next. I got chills from Danny asking about Room #237 and wondered if I'd left a comment before. Sure enough, I had and then saw yours. You may be right. I've been haunted by things my entire life, most I had nothing to do with and no prior knowledge. I've had objects move across tables and fall off shelves. My son has witnessed it. He looks and acts just like Danny, despite never seeing this film (He's only 9). Jack Torrance acts and looks just like my father. My dad did stuff like this when I was a child. He physically hurt me and my mom...a lot. I think these things are why this movie intrigues me so much. I was 13 when it came out and didn't truly appreciate it until I was in my early 30's. Anyway, God bless you for giving me a good laugh today. Take good care.

marcicada

1y↑1

It’s your shine. Not even joking. Love u

Strum Dynasty

2y↑2

I don't care what anyone says. THIS is the scariest scene in the film. No music. Just dialogue with two people, and explosively-sinister dialogue at that. Mr. Haloran, at first, is so nice, genuine, and forthcoming until Danny asks him if there's something bad at the hotel. He instantly gets quiet and looks down, then tells him vague hints about "traces." It's frightening and uncomfortable, but then Danny asks Haloran about room 237, and you can see him freeze up completely. As an adult, you know he is trying to protect Danny from something, but because Danny is there, and Dick won't tell him, we don't know what it is that he's so afraid of. That is absolutely terrifying.

Paul Harris

This scene is incredible. Scatman and Danny creating timeless magic.

NateDaGreat19

4y↑9

If there’s one thing the Shining Tv show had that was better than Kubrick’s movie was the fact, like the books, Halloran not only survived by the end, but he was there to watch over Danny as a grandfather figure as he grew up. Which I feel was a better deserved ending for Halloran’s character.

Lord Darkrai

4y↑9

This is the actual sum up of the movie.Only people who shine , can truly see it and understand it

Ridley Lockhart

Can you Shine?

Ryan Paris

11y↑3

This scene is another reason why Stanley Kubrick's The Shining kicks ass. Great actors/characters, great scenery, great music, huge hotel and huge hallways, random ghosts, etc, all up in the beautiful mountains of Colorado during the snow.

willsnally

4y↑14

When I got my sister to watch this movie for the first time, she thought Hallorann was getting angry at Danny when he warned him to stay out of Room 237 but I explained to her that he wasn't and that he was saying it because he cared deeply about Danny and was fearful for his wellbeing, so he had to be firm with him to keep him out of danger.

Connor Delaney

2y↑1

Chilling scene. I think Halloran is shocked at Danny’s psychic ability, like he shouldnt be able to detect how evil the hotel actually is.

“Mr. Halloran, are you scared of this place?”

Nick H

2y↑2

I really like how Mr. Halloran tried his best to smooth it over for Danny, but Danny saw right through it.

REECEM92

8y↑98

I love Scatman Crothers voice, when I first watched this scene, all I could think about was Scatcat from Aristocats talking to Danny.

Esotereclectic

6y↑14

Hong Kong Phooey.

Yumi chan

7y↑9

REECEM92 Jazz from Transformers G1.

esotericmeme89

4y↑2

This is one of the greatest scenes in cinematic history. Incredible performance from both.

marcicada

Anyone else have someone talk to them this way? Before watching the movie.. as a child? I think people don’t realize how true this is. Those who shine will always remember this scene. Kubrick, for example, that was a real shine too. Love to everyone.

Kevin Thomas

9y↑46

How about some kudos for Scatman Crothers! One of the best character actors around takes on a key role and nails it. I think, Hallorann's round, glossy head represents the moon. The camera lights on dollies represent Apollo carrying the sun across the sky. The reflection shining back into Kubricks eyes as he filmed this scene and reminded him about his complicity in the hoax . Plus I am sure if you watch the scene closely, you will see the letter 'A' and the number '11' somewhere. The '11' might be two knives sitting on a table, or two carrots getting ready for a salad but I sure they are there. lol

runlarryrun77

5y↑1

Definite kudos for some amazing acting by Scatman, but no, Kubrick did not fake the moon landings.

For one thing if he had then it would have looked a lot better.

Lika 🇺🇸🔥

Genius

Mitchell Hodack

Scat cat

Kevin Thomas

9y↑3

PS: Just because some people like the book better, It doesn't make it a bad movie.

ZeroByte

5y↑1

Scatman is so great here. You can see the conflict in his mind. He doesn't want to lie to the kid, especially since they share the same gift. He probably knows he can't lie to him anyway - Doc will see right through it. You get the sense that he knows the hotel truly can't hurt anyone who won't let it, but he's a wise old man with a lifetime of experience, and this poor kid's about to have to face this alone.

Better to try and not scare him.

Then the kid mentions the room and you see his struggle to regain his calm and to think how to keep him out of the room, again without frightening him.

Shelton Bradshaw

What an iconic scene. Halloran is an Icon.

jvondd

3y↑2

After watching this movie many times, I think this might be the best scene. It gives the audience some insight into what the Shining is, provides some warmth and comfort for Danny since this is likely the first person he's ever met who understands him but then turns dark and suspicious when Danny senses that Dick might be more afraid of the hotel than he lets on, and if he's frightened, Danny (and we) should be too.

RJG 71

3y↑3

Hallorann is the perfect protective mentor for Danny. Of course, he knows exactly what went down at the hotel in the past. Makes sense not to scare the boy with the details. But he can't see what Danny sees until later in the film, which is his father is beyond redemption.

3 AM

2y↑2

I always wondered why Mr. Halloran didn't avoid getting killed in the movie, since he had the shining.I was glad to read the book, in which he did not get killed, but came back to visit Danny in the summer.

AL C

4y↑7

I love scatman crothers. He’s magical in this

GeraldThe BusDriver

At first, I can see why Danny and the audience got the impression that Mr. Hallorann was kind of odd and a little weird. But this scene shows how well he meant to Danny and Wendy and how for the first time in Danny's life, it seems that he could have a connection with someone who shares the same talent as he does. Giving him a real friend who cares about him or even have Mr. Hallorann like a father figure.

RazzleDazzle

4y↑2

It's pretty crazy that this is the only explicit discussion of the 'Shining' concept and it's between a kid and a much older adult placing himself in the kid's frame of reference. Really helps in retaining enough ambiguity about the whole thing.

Even if it is kind of frustrating when you think about it (how does telepathy relate to having premonitions and how do either relate to sensing 'something bad' in Room 237? The way Halloran says 'Is Tony the one who... tells you things?', implies that he experiences something similar, but we don't see Halloran creepily wiggling his finger - or something analogous - when he has the 'Shining episode' later on.) Oh well. It's probably much better that it's left this vague.

Calla Nightshade

3y↑9

When I read this book and he was explaining what the shining was I nearly screamed because of a "family gift" my dad told me about.
My great, great, grandma told my dad about our family gift. She called it "the touch" she said to him. How people like us (referring to her and my dad -and now my dad refers to it and he and I-) who have the touch are more in tune to other people, with their feelings, and we can practically read minds. When my dad told me about it he explained we can because we feel the emotions and can pretty accurately interpret the persons thoughts due to the feelings attached to them.
To explain it more simply: I come from a family of very strong empaths and am one myself. I remember talking with my dad about this and he said "I think Stephen King is an empath, and The Shine/Shining is his term for it." This is what my dad thinks but to me it would make sense if this were the case

Tiffany Rae-Anne Savin

4y↑21

Everyone who has the shining remembers this scene.

Soap010

1y↑1

@Ridley Lockhart I take it as the ability to see through the illusions. To be able to see right through evil and see where it will be coming from. And warning the ones we love so we can prepare ahead of troubling times. I see it as that but that's just me imposing my view upon this scene. I don't care though it is what it means to me

DarkMeetsLyte _

2y↑1

@Tiffany Rae-Anne Savin God gives us many gifts and a couple of them are gifts of knowledge (knowing things it seems impossible to know) and discernment of spirits (reading the spirit in a person) sometimes you can feel a person’s emotions without it being obvious. God may tell you something about a place or person or thing that you may want to do or be with and warn you about them or just tell you how to move in matters with them. The Holy Spirit really guides us, when we “shine” lets shine for Him, the King of Kings.

Tiffany Rae-Anne Savin

2y↑1

P J I’ve had that dance with suicidal thoughts too. Jesus will only make you better. I haven’t been suicidal in years.

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Kitty Katt

7y↑2

Every time I watch this scene I feel like I see or figure out something new. And no matter how many times I watch it, it's just as tense as ever!

Al Cd

5y↑18

The late great Scatman Crothers. He makes you believe that he really has "Shining" power!

smooktobër

2y↑1

I recently watched, and rewatched a bunch of scary movies. Hereditary, The Annabelle Franchise, Midsommar, both Martyrs, Sinister, and then The Shining. I was able to sit through all of those movies alone at night except for The Shining. Something about this movie is just so eerie, and I think it's one of the best horror movie ideas to ever be made. I mean, a huge, empty hotel in a desolate area that was built on an indian burial ground. Such a simple idea but the way it was executed was perfect.

Bill Wesolowski

4y↑3

I love this scene. That young boy was an amazing actor for his age every time I see this scene I always think about how well the boy did not over or under act it was truly brilliant and so was Hallorann's character actor. Just incredible an scene.

Ace Saxena

This scene explains a lot about the overlook hotel and how dangerous and scary the hotel is and has a lot of damage history

katy k

2y↑1

Literally the most important informative part of the whole movie with nods to so many real life actual things (telepathy) what a great way to describe it all.. i cant believe i completely dismissed ithe entire scene when i watched it because i only cared about the woman getting free

Brigette Uili

Revisiting this dialogue again after watching Doctor Sleep and it's pure gold.

Kevtb87

7y↑3

Just watched The Dark Tower movie and was reminded of this because the 'shine" gets mentioned. Made me value just how great this scene truly is, because in TDK it's such a cliche, dumb, boring, forgettable scene. Here it sets up the premise beautifully. Really makes 'shining' feel like a real, plausible ability which just adds to the movie because the more it sells the supernatural elements, the more effective the entire movie is and the spookier it is. Just two characters at a table having a friendly chat and yet the dread and tension is amazing. Great acting. Great writing. Great direction. Great filmaking. Great film.Makes me anger at how mediocre that whole Dark Tower movie was. WTF are people doing? How can so many people get together, people who have spent years of their lives working in movies, on scripts, etc to churn out something so weak and pedestrian? It boggles the mind that a studio can take such a goldmine of material and produce such trash out of it.

C.Nelly187

6y↑8

When you realize that Dick Hallorann voiced the cartoon character Hong Kong Phooey and he can still deliver a solid performance

Yuyari Cachimuel

3y↑2

And Jazz in Transformers

Mitch Cornacchia

6y↑10

Out of many magnificent scenes this movie obviously has, this scene, THIS one I typed into the search early on a Sunday morning....I wonder why? It captures the crux of what is going on there and in such a quiet, simple seemingly innocent way...... Fantastic suspense! BRILLIANT film.

Tek Sight

One of the best scenes in movie history in my opinion.

Cameron Pruitt

6y↑2

Kubrik’s rendition is nothing short of ICONIC! But man, oh man, King’s novel is very, very, VEEERRYYY much worth the read.

nice bro

2y↑1

Such incredible writing and production

DiDi

4y↑8

40 years later and we're still talking about the Shining. "Some places are like people. Some shine and some don't." A decade after upload, thanks, Paul Riet.
The movie subtlety highlights the evil of sex abuse.

conny nielson

2y↑1

yes and domestic violence

Bhriso

2y↑1

Still haven’t seen this movie but I’m reading the book rn and I really like how this scene was portrayed

DIRTY SOUTH

Everyone dies at the end

Barry Leslie

5y↑1

Just been reading the chapter in the book that features this conversation. As an adaption, this is a brilliant scene. If you've seen the film before, this makes the film even sadder. Hallorann is a warm character, beautifully played in the movie

Eas☨wood

6y↑1

Hallorann was my favorite character in the film. Honestly, this scene not only made it all make sense but the acting was just superb.

Joey Gavadeels

Mr. Halloran saw that the boy had mad shining skills. Danny was in the hotel only a couple hours and he already knew that evil and death were present. Him asking about the room confirmed it. He was afraid for the boy being stuck there which is why he came back for him.

Matthew Carey

3y↑1

I always loved this scene. How surprised Halloran is that Danny’s shine is so strong.

Stealthnerd666

8y↑303

Greatest
Horror
Film

EVER.

Randy

2y↑1

Cough The Thing Cough

Andrew Cottle

Yeah great film . But how about American werewolf in London. Another brilliant horror.

Cory

I agree..... If i may be so bold sir

Terror Tower

Sir SS Yeah The Exorcist or The Shining, both are awesome. Either choice is great.

SirSS

4y↑2

Nah! The Exorcist for me.

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Gregory Parrott

2y↑1

This scene and the restroom scene, where it is said "YOU are the caretaker sir, you've ALWAYS been the caretaker are absolutely classic and pivotal.

Lifted Psycho

I like how when Halloran asks Danny about how long he’s been able to shine, you can sense the inner child side of him come out, almost like he’s been waiting since he discovered his abilities to discuss them with someone else. It’s also kinda cool to see how he treated Danny like an adult when he was asking him about his powers.

Fibson97

4y↑1

The acting is so fluid and natural. Flows like it was never written.

Luis Tenma

This is so sweet to see after watching Doctor Sleep and knowing what this casual moment supposed in both their lives.

Codename

2y↑1

Halloran is one of my favorite/most loved/well-acted characters ever. Tragic how he met his...well, spoilers, so...

Andy Wood

7y↑181

I have a feeling Mr Hallorann was lying when he said he wasn't scared of room 237

katy k

2y↑2

He was more really freaked out the kids abilities were that strong he could just reach in and extract that data...and not the nice stuff but the scary stuff..chills

Andy Wood

3y↑1

@jvondd given what happens in Doctor Sleep, I now understand perfectly why Hallorann wanted Danny to stay well away.

jvondd

3y↑2

Well yeah. If he wasn't, he wouldn't have insisted that Danny stay out. I think he just said that he wasn't scared because he didn't want to alarm Danny. The real question is whether he's more afraid of the room itself or for what might happen to Danny if he goes inside. He's old enough to know to stay away and keep a safe distance but that Danny might not be able to play it safe on his own.

Dillon Kinder

4y↑1

Knowing that he went in there before and he was so terrified that he lies about there’s nothing in there and tells him to stay away it even Jack was terrified when he in there

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thirty7s

This scene took a record 148 takes... Kubrick really was a perfectionist in his own league

rayva1

4y↑2

I love this conversation. Jack Nicholson plays his character so well in this.

The Black Lodger

I know this movie only adapted about half the book, which I’m more than halfway done with, but the book explains why Hallorann warned Danny about Room 237 (217 in the book). It explains that even Hallorann saw the old lady that later attacks Danny & who Jack encounters after a hotel maid came crying to him about her terrifying encounter with her a day after she had died in that bathtub & Hallorann was of course also frightened by his sighting when he went to investigate.

Bates1960

12y↑1

The Shining will always be one of the best films.

ricky may

11y

nobody plays Dick Hallorann better than Scatman Crothers. Amazing Actor!! RIP Scatman

Christian Gigante

8y↑13

1:33 his reaction priceless

MrAdvancedAtheist

12y↑1

This scene is nearly funny because of the cliche-reversal. Hallorann thinks he's the experienced, mature man who understands the shining and can explain this power to Danny. Then realizes after a few minutes that Danny has something else going on, and this gives Hallorann the creeps.

SubourbonMermaid

Damn, this movie just hits differently for anyone around or the same age as Danny was when it came out.

OhaimynameisErik

6y↑1

The movie explains its entire plot right here, and yet it's the most over theorized piece of media ever. Love it.

David Floren

2y↑1

0:01 that almost barely discernable shrug by Danny was awesome. Almost a test to see if the speaker (Mr. Hallorann) is paying attention. And of course Mr. Hallorann is paying attention, and Danny picks up on that and starts to trust him enough to talk about Tony with him.

CallDwn theSky

8y↑1

i'm not much of a movie guy but i LOVE this scene... LOVE it. one of the most unsettling scenes in the Shining... without any weird or scary imagery at all

Rob Langer

4y↑4

Scatman Crothers was a great actor

Cameron Pruitt

6y↑2

The most interesting part of the novel, is that the ‘shine,’ is indeed fallible. Sometimes the precognitions ring true. Other times, they don’t the motion picture makes Danny’s gift seem more like omniscience. It’s a bit predictable, in some sense. In the novel, the reader never knows if Danny’s intuitions are correct... or if they aren’t...

DustlandFairytale 97

4y↑2

scatman crothers has such a way about him. He seemed like he would be a kind man.
Fun fact: while recording for the original transformers cartoon as Jazz, he would bring his guitar and play music and help other people unwind.