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Dumb and Dumber is one of Jim Carrey’s funniest roles. But one part of the film connects to the Stephen King film adaptation of The Shining.
Jim Carrey’s roles have helped define comedy in the ’90s in a way that is still being felt today. While he’s known mainly for his comedic roles, the actor has also dabbled in more dramatic and horror-themed roles. That said, even with his sprawling resume, no one could have ever guessed that his career would tie Dumb and Dumber to one of the most famous Stephen King films, The Shining.
The Shining follows Jack Torrance, a writer suffering from writer’s block who is given a chance to look over the Overlook Hotel while he writes his book. Taking his wife and son to the secluded location, they stay there as a snowstorm barrels through. But the longer they stay, the more supernatural events begin to occur that turn their family upside down and eventually has Jack turning against the people he loves most. From its visuals to its performances, the film is a bonafide classic and even takes inspiration from one of King’s own experiences while staying in the Stanley Hotel, the real-life location of the Overlook.
Called Room 237 in The Shining, The Stanley Hotel’s room 217 was where King and his wife stayed while he was writing his next book. It’s been reported that, in 1911, an explosion rocked the room after a maid named Mrs. Wilson was lighting lanterns. While she survived, the explosion took the floor out from under her, and she landed in the MacGregor Dining Room, breaking both her ankles. Since then, her spirit is said to have remained and is reported to move items and unpack luggage. She also isn’t a fan of unmarried couples sharing a bed and will make the space between them cold and even pack up the man’s luggage in the morning.
The Stanley Hotel was also the location for the hotel in Dumb and Dumber. The film follows two friends named Harry and Lloyd as they travel cross country to deliver luggage to a woman Lloyd met during his limousine driver job. Once in Aspen, the two live a lavish life after finding out the luggage contained thousands of dollars. During filming, Carrey stayed at the hotel and in Room 217. However, it’s been reported that he only stayed for a few hours and left, totally spooked by the events that happened inside.
Unlike most who experience paranormal activity, Carrey has yet to talk about what he experienced while in the room. But his experience has added to the legend and pushed even more guests to experience the room for themselves. To bring the entire experience full circle, a fan even made a deepfake with Carrey in the role of Jack Torrance from The Shining. Ironically, the video ties the films together and also turns Carrey into the next Jack, making his real-life experience even eerier.
In the end, the world is filled with coincidences and moments that defy explanation. That said, there’s no denying that something may be going on in Room 217 of the Stanley Hotel. Perhaps the supernatural stigma surrounding the room is also what brought King, the hotel and Carrey together during three different points in time. Whatever the truth may be, it adds to the excitement that fans get while uncovering the unexplained.
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