This Bookend Inspired By “The Shining” Movie Recreates The Infamous “Here’s Johnny” Scene

Show off your Stephen King book collection in the most sinister way possible with this The Shining bookend! Featuring a realistic bust of Jack Nicholson’s character Jack Torrance, this quirky book stopper allows you to recreate the iconic “Here’s Johnny!” scene from the book’s movie adaptation.

Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the 1980 psychological horror film stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. It centers on the Torrance family and their haunting stay at the isolated Overlook Hotel. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) lands a caretaker position at the hotel. He heads there for the winter with his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and his son Danny (Danny Lloyd). During their stay, they discover the dark secrets of the remote hotel, including its hideous past.

jack nicholson the shining bookend — Komenza Sculpture

This The Shining bookend eerily captures Jack Nicholson’s lunatic look in the thrilling “Here’s Johnny!” scene from the book’s movie adaption

There are certainly many striking scenes in the movie. And one particular favorite among fans is the part where Jack hunts down Wendy as she hides inside the bathroom. Jack smashes the bathroom door with an ax and peeks through the opening he has created. Then he utters his iconic line, “Here’s Johnny!” as his frightened wife screams on top of her lungs.

the shining jack torrance bookend — Komenza Sculpture

jack nicholson as jack torrance the shining bookend — Komenza Sculpture

Now, you can be reminded of this thrilling scene for the rest of your life with this Jack Torrance bust bookend! Sold by Etsy store Komenza Sculpture, this book stopper for shelves is made of clay, ceramic, gypsum, and resin. It also features a wooden block as a base for extra stability. Measuring 30 centimeters tall, 20 centimeters wide, and 20 centimeters deep, this handmade sculpture is sure to fit most standard-size shelves.

jack torrance the shining bookend — Komenza Sculpture

And the best part? This handcrafted sculpture looks eerily realistic! In fact, it perfectly captures Jack’s lunatic look from the scene in great detail—from the wrinkles on his face, his creepy eye expression, down to his stubble. We bet even just a quick glance at this bookend will be enough to send some chills down your spine. Keep scrolling down to see photos of it in actual use, courtesy of several satisfied buyers.