Ane axe used by Jack Nicholson in the 1980 film The Shining is set to go on sale as part of an auction of director Stanley Kubrick’s personal archive. The item is linked to Nicholson’s character, Jack Torrance, who uses the axe to break through a locked door in a scene that includes the line “Here’s Johnny!” It is also described as the murder weapon used to kill Dick Hallorann, portrayed by Scatman Crothers.
Multiple outlets report that the sale forms part of a larger collection of Kubrick-related items, presented for sale for the first time. The Guardian provides specific details about the axe’s cinematic role and lists an estimated price range of £30,000 to £50,000. Other coverage focuses more generally on the fact that several items from Kubrick’s personal archive will be auctioned, without adding further scene specifics or pricing detail.
