Within film and television, oftentimes some of the funniest moments can be found through references to other films and TV shows. When it comes to films to parody, many people look towards films with global recognisability and popularity and it is without question that The Shining is perhaps one of the most commonly referenced properties out there.
With the global recognition of Kubrick's masterpiece, it is hardly surprising to see that many films and television shows throughout the years have tried their hand at referencing his work with a comedic twist.
Family Guy
It would be impossible not to include Family Guy amongst a list of films and TV shows that parody The Shining, considering how essential parodies are to the structure of Family Guy.
While the show has taken numerous opportunities throughout the years to reference The Shining arguably one of the funniest of these inclusions is during season 4's "PTV". During the scene, Stewie rides his bike throughout various settings before encountering the two twin girls from the shining who dive out of the way of his bike. This scene is certainly brief however it is comedic in its own right.
Angry Birds
With The Shining being a film property that is certainly not aimed towards younger demographics, it is perhaps surprising to see that the filmmakers behind Angry Birds decided to take the opportunity to reference the 1980 classic.
With a scene that depicts two green pigs dressed in identical dresses in a corridor saying the words "redrum" this reference is certainly a surprising inclusion into the film however it is certainly a welcome one to help keep adult viewers entertained.
The Simpsons
Perhaps a more ambitious parody of The Shining than many other entries on this list, The Simspons once again flexes its ability to parody renowned media content by dedicating an entire segment of the show to riffing on The Shining.
With clever jokes and references aimed towards The Shining including a reference to the blood flowing through the corridors,it is clear that The Simpsons is in its golden era during season 6's "Treehouse of Horror V" and the episode is certainly a must-watch for die-hard fans of The Shining.
Finding Nemo
Another surprising property to reference The Shining considering the demographic, Disney's Finding Nemo has perhaps one of the most memorable and iconic references to The Shining of any film or TV show ever made
Placed during one of Finding Nemo's funniest sequences in which Marlin and Dory attempt to escape from the rampant Bruce, the inclusion of "Here's Brucey!" is an unmistakable and clever reference to The Shining that you might have overlooked as a child but would instantly catch now.
South Park
When it comes to referential content, it is often impossible to overlook South Park for having some of the best parodies and funny riffs on other media properties out there. This certainly rings true for their parody of The Shining.
Throughout the duration of season 16's "A Nightmare on Facetime", the writers do an expectedly exceptional job of parodying The Shining by using a Randy Marsh episode as a comedic mirror for Jack Nicholson's Jack Torrence in a way that will appeal to both South Park fans and The Shining fans alike.
Get Him To The Greek
Among other entries in this list, Nicholas Stoller's Get Him To The Greek finds a way to reference The Shining in a way that only goes to further the comedy found within its scene.
As Jonah Hill's Aaron Green and Russell Brand's Aldous Snow are chased down the seemingly endless corridors of the hotel by a rampaging Sergio Roma, the inclusion of the "It's Kubrickian!" line from Russell Brand amongst the unfolding chaos only furthers the comedy of this scene.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
When it comes to comedy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia rarely misses when it comes to executing an idea and this stands true in Season 11's "Mac and Dennis Move to the Suburbs".
Though not necessarily parodying a specific scene of the movie, "Mac and Dennis Move to the Suburbs" borrows from The Shining in plot structure throughout as we slowly see the sanity drain from Mac and Dennis throughout this fantastic episode. The inclusion of title cards indicating the day further adds to the deliberate parody of this episode.
The Office
In an episode full of references to disco music and other musical works, it would appear the writers of The Office couldn't resist also throwing in a reference to Stanley Kubrick's work in season 5's "Cafe Disco".
Directly following a scene of Michael Scott awkwardly referring to himself as the "big daddy" of the office, the comedic timing and implementation of Dwight Schrute's "All work and no play makes Michael a dull boy" is so unexpectedly comedic in both its timing and in the execution of Dwight's impression.
Community
Though far more subtle than many of the other entries on this list, Community takes a stab at parodying The Shining in a way that, though subtle, can be appreciated and heavily enjoyed by fans of the film.
During the closing moments of season 5's "Bondage and Beta Male Sexuality" we see a final close-up image of the group together in a group photo that heavily resembles that of The Shining's closing scene. Though very subtle in approach, it is enough to make any fan of The Shining laugh in appreciation of this humorous scene.
Bob's Burgers
Much like other animated shows, Bob's Burgers often takes the opportunity to spoof pop culture entities, and among the many other references made by Bob's Burgers, The Shining gets a nod from the producers of the animated series.
In season 1's "Crawl Space", there are several references made towards The Shining however the funniest of these moments comes as Grandma Gloria bursts from the walls of the restaurant declaring "Here's Bobby!" as she does so. Though a blatant reference to The Shining it is hard not to laugh at the abrupt nature of this scene.