The Shining Theory Suggests Jack Torrance Had The Shine
One interesting theory about The Shining suggests that Jack Torrance has the same Shine abilities as Danny and Dick, and it makes a surprising amount of sense. Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie The Shining is a classic of the horror genre. As well as bringing King's story to life, The Shining also became iconic within pop culture and has since been referenced in countless other shows and movies, particularly Jack Nicholson's unforgettable portrayal of protagonist/antagonist Jack Torrance.
Though Stephen King himself hated The Shining, it is one of the most beloved films of all time. Telling the story of the Torrance family, who, upon Jack Torrance taking on the position as the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel, are beset by strange occurrences and their patriarch slowly losing his grip on his own sanity. As Jack spirals into a murderous rage, the only thing that protects his family is young Danny Torrance's ability to «Shine» — a form of telepathy that links him to the Overlook's head chef, Dick Hallorann. The Shining's sequel, Doctor Sleep, better explores the idea of the Shine, how it works, and why the Overlook seemed to prey on the Torrance family.
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However, one theory posted to Reddit speculates that Danny may not have been the only character to possess the ability, but that Jack Nicholson's Jack Torrance may have shared in it. This is backed up by easy-to-miss evidence within the film itself, as well as Doctor Sleep, which contextualizes The Shining by bringing its narrative closer to that of King's original novel. As a result, the implication of a greater depth to Jack Torrance implies
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