Grumpy Scot

27th May 2004

The Shining (1980)

Question: Why does Danny constantly repeat the phrase "Redrum" once Tony has taken over him?

Answer: Redrum is murder spelled backwards.

Grumpy Scot

Answer: He repeats it louder and louder in order to wake up his mother, to warn her that Jack is on his way and intends to kill them.

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