Actors Who Were Traumatized By Their Most Intense Roles

Shelley Duvall

The Shining is widely regarded as one of the best films of all time, but Shelley Duvall's experience on set was anything but the best. Kubrick dedicated the duration of his time with Shelley berating her. The director tormented the actress, instructing the cast and crew not to interact with her in order to get her into the part. The movie was shot in chronological order so that Duvall's unraveling would take place both on-screen and in real time.

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