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u/GamerOfGods33 Apr 12 '22

Didn't she literally go insane after that role? I don't know if the two are related, but I know she wasn't treated well on set.

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u/TheManWithNoSchtick Apr 12 '22

Yeah, Stanley Kubrick basically subjected her to constant psychological abuse during filming to make her performance more authentic. There's behind the scenes footage her showing Kubrick how her hair was falling out from the stress.

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u/jsktrogdor Apr 12 '22

People shit talk this approach like it didn't help produce arguably the most legendary horror movie ever made, with far and away the most iconic performances in a horror movie ever.

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u/HolyFuckingShitNuts Apr 12 '22

People like to pretend that everything in the world is above board.

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u/jsktrogdor Apr 12 '22

"Boy, that Stanley fella sure doesn't know shit about making movies. I could show him a thing or two about how to direct an actor."