America: Child stars start with The Shining

Trevor's mess is temporarily resolved, but this is not a long-term solution. He will be released from the police station soon and won't be detained for long. He will definitely continue to bother Ciel after that.

However... Ciel didn't actually expect Judy's name to be so useful.

He originally thought that at most the security personnel on set would kick Trevor out, but he didn't expect that even the cops would be alerted. Perhaps this is the influence of a big star.

The next morning, Charles set off with the film crew without stopping.

They arrived at a resort hotel, which had been completely cleared out some time ago and transformed into a huge temporary film studio.

Of course, this is a resort famous for its snow scenery, and it is currently the peak tourist season, so there are still many tourists coming. Therefore, the film crew can only rent a small area for filming.

Charles glanced around and saw that all the sets needed for the movie had been set up and were ready to start filming at any time.

This is what makes the Hollywood film industry system so terrifying: through highly streamlined operations, shooting time is drastically compressed, and a film can often complete the entire process from start to release in just a few months.

"Damn, why did Kubrick rewrite the script again?"

As Charles studied the script in his hands, he let the makeup artist do his hair and makeup, and couldn't help but complain under his breath.

He immediately got to work as soon as he arrived, and before he even had a chance to look at the snowy scenery outside, he was shoved into the dressing room.

Fortunately, his status within the crew has improved during this period, and he no longer has to squeeze in with the extras while getting his makeup done.

Charles sighed softly. He was still concerned about the next scene to be filmed, a scene that would play an important role in advancing the plot, and he was under a lot of pressure.

In this scene, after the little boy Danny arrives at the hotel, he meets the hotel's head chef, who also possesses the "Shining" ability, and learns for the first time from him that the hotel is hiding some strange secrets.

In the first half of The Shining, Kubrick devoted a lot of time to setting up the plot, and the pacing was relatively restrained, which made some viewers feel a little dull at the beginning of the film's release. However, Ciel did not think so.

The more ordinary a passage may seem, the more effort it requires to carefully polish it.

It is precisely because of these meticulously crafted foreshadowings that the climax of the second half of The Shining feels natural and the character's transformation feels exceptionally natural.

Otherwise, The Shining would not have left so many unforgettable scenes in film history, and would not have been repeatedly referenced and paid homage to by countless film and television works in the decades that followed.

"Ciel! The director sent us to urge you!"

Two voices suddenly rang in Charles's ears, startling him. He turned his head and said:

"Hey! Why do you two sisters like to play pranks on people so much?"

Standing behind him were a pair of almost identical twin sisters, one named Lisa and the other Louise.

"Sister, it seems like he's disgusted with us, what should we do?"

"No, sister, he's just annoyed by you."

"No, sister, he dislikes you..."

"Stop! Stop right now! If you keep going like this, it'll never end!"

Charles felt as if two buzzing mosquitoes were swarming around him, a scene that inexplicably gave him a sense of déjà vu, and he couldn't help but shiver.

He suddenly remembered Jennifer, who had been chattering in his ear the day he was shooting Apple GG.

He quickly stood up, interrupting the two people's repetitive behavior, and then turned and left the dressing room.

"Sister, he left because you made him angry."

"No, sister, he..."

Behind him, the repeated words came again, and Ciel didn't even dare to turn his head. This scene was far more terrifying than the plot in "The Shining".

......

"Alright, ready, action!"

Krother sat at the table, pondered for a moment, then looked up at Charles and said:

"I remember when I was a child, my grandmother could talk to me without saying a word." He paused here, "She called this ability... 'The Shining'."

"Most people never realize this ability in their entire lives, but you're different, son. Why are you unwilling to face it?"

Cross's gaze remained calm as he stared directly at Charles.

Charles paused for a moment, his fingers instinctively curling together, a clear look of panic flashing in his eyes.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but his throat suddenly tightened, and a struggling expression slowly appeared on his youthful face.

Charles lowered his head, remained silent for a few seconds, and then spoke with great difficulty:

"Yes... Tony, he doesn't want me to say it."

Krother frowned slightly and continued:

"So, did Tony tell you anything about the Overlook Hotel?"

"I...I don't know."

Suddenly, Charles looked up at Crowther and asked:

"Has anything bad happened here?"

Krosser stared at him, his expression gradually darkening, before finally speaking with great difficulty:

"You know, some things always leave a trace after they happen, and in the long history of this hotel, these things may not all be good."

What happened in room 237?

Krother's face froze instantly, and his tone suddenly became more serious as he warned:

"Remember this: there's nothing in room 237! Don't go near it, understand?"

......

"Hello, Mr. John, your hotel check-in is complete. Your room number is... 237."

In the lobby of a hotel, the receptionist smiled and handed a room key to a young man.

John nodded, put the key in his pocket, glanced around at his surroundings, and casually asked:

"Thank you... By the way, there's something I'm curious about. I heard that a Hollywood film crew is shooting scenes in this area recently?"

The receptionist paused for a moment, thought for a while, and then replied:

"Hmm, it seems like that's true... I think it's called 'The Shining'? I heard they booked a nearby hotel as a filming location, but I don't really know the specifics."

John smiled and continued to ask:

"Wow, that must affect your business to some extent, right? After all, these film crews must really hate being watched and disturbed by tourists."

The receptionist shook her head, her tone more relaxed, and with a hint of smugness, said:

"No, not at all. This place is a very famous resort area, and big stars often come here for vacation. We're used to it."

"It seems like only one person has come these past few days... Ah! Right, I remember now, it's Miss Jodie Foster. I wish I could get her autograph."

Upon hearing the name, John's face lit up with satisfaction. He nodded slightly and said:

"Ah, is that the child star who acted in 'Taxi Driver'? I like her very much too... Thank you for telling me this, beautiful lady, goodbye."

He waved to the other person, dragged his suitcase which seemed rather heavy, and slowly walked towards the stairwell. He soon found room 237 on the second floor.

"Phew, the scenery here is really nice."

John drew back the curtains of his hotel room and looked out. From this vantage point, he had a clear view of the outside scenery, with nothing obstructing his view.

He stood there for a long time, then took out a worn photograph from his pocket and murmured:

"Judy..."