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Horror movie fans have been taking to Twitter to celebrate “The Shining” today.
July 4 marked the 100th anniversary of the film’s memorable ball photo.
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On Sunday, many fans shared the creepy image while also paying homage to the 1980 movie.
The shining is one of my all time favorite movies. Top 5 for sure. This is 100 anniversary of the July 4 ball jack is seen in in the past pic.twitter.com/M3AQATZ8R8
— ChuckOlson5 (@ChuckOlson5) July 3, 2021
A century ago today. ⌛️
Happy 100th anniversary to the Overlook Hotel #July4th Ball of 1921. ? pic.twitter.com/ZoBcFBiAyx
— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) July 4, 2021
Hard to believe it has been 100 years since this iconic photo at the Overlook Hotel was taken. pic.twitter.com/9AATBeYos8
— Let’s Talk Godzilla (@GodzillaLets) July 4, 2021
The photo, dated 1921, featured at the end of the movie.
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Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance can be seen smiling while standing in the front of a large crowd.
According to The Take, director Stanley Kubrick previously discussed the photograph and its meaning.
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“The ballroom photograph at the very end suggests the reincarnation of Jack,” he explained.