Schildkrötensex und falsche Haare - Film-Nerd-Wissen Teil 1

In 'The Shining,' Stephen King tells the story of the Torrance family—Jack, Wendy, and their young son Danny—who move into the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack, a recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer, takes the job as the hotel's winter caretaker to overcome his personal demons and reconnect with his family. However, the hotel, with its dark and violent history, exerts a malevolent influence on Jack, exploiting his weaknesses and threatening his family. Danny, who possesses psychic abilities known as 'the shining,' is particularly vulnerable to the hotel's supernatural forces. As the winter isolates them, the family faces terrifying events that culminate in a tragic confrontation with the hotel's evil presence.

Published in 1959, 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch is a chilling tale that follows Marion Crane, a woman on the run after stealing money, who checks into the Bates Motel run by Norman Bates. The novel delves into Norman's split personality and his obsession with his mother, who he believes is still alive and controlling him. The story is renowned for its shocking twists and exploration of madness, and it was significantly influenced by the real-life case of Ed Gein. The book was quickly adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock, setting new standards in violence, sexuality, and deviant behavior in cinema.