Fact: How Kubrick’s 3am Phonecalls to King Revealed His Deep Fascination with 'The Shining'
Obsession with faith and fear.
Hello, fellow film lovers!
Today I’ve got for you a fascinating story about the legendary Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King. Apparently, Kubrick was so obsessed with The Shining that he would ring King at 3am, eager to pick his brain. One famous exchange went like this
Kubrick asked King: “Do you believe in God?” When King replied yes, Kubrick suddenly yelled, “I knew it!” and slammed the phone down.
It’s a striking moment that hints at Kubrick’s intense curiosity and perhaps his own grappling with faith and the supernatural. It also shows how deeply he wanted to understand King’s vision — or maybe his own interpretation of the story.
I guess, it's these behind-the-scenes stories remind us how passionate and obsessive great directors can be in shaping their films. Sometimes, odd little moments and questions we ask ourselves (and Stehen K in the night) that reveal the true mind of a filmmaker and add another layer to our appreciation of their work.
