20 iconic movie scenes that took multiple retakes to shoot

8) ⁠The Shining (1980)

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Stanley Kubrick's mania for perfection made that famous "Here's Johnny!" scene take over 140 takes. Jack Nicholson is seen using an axe to break through a door in this scene. Kubrick tested Shelley Duvall, pushing her to the brink of emotional exhaustion, taking multiple takes to get a real sense of terror from her. Duvall's anguish added a real feeling to her performance, and it has become one of the most unforgettable moments in horror cinema. Finally, Kubrick's questionable methodology served worth, making this scene one of the legends of the genre.

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