"Here’s Johnny" (The Shining)
Here’s Johnny isn’t just a line; it’s a full-blown cultural earthquake! It’s like the wild uncle at a family gathering, all chaos and unpredictability. You think you’re safe in your room, and suddenly, BAM, Jack Nicholson’s grinning face is in your door. This quote has transcended horror—it's a universal symbol of impending doom. It’s the epitome of ‘I’m here to ruin your day!’ Fans are in a constant struggle to explain how this iconic moment blends humor with absolute terror. It’s brilliant and batty all at once—how do you even pick a side in this iconic showdown? You can’t just stand there and look neutral; you either appreciate the madness or you’re part of it. Choose wisely, folks.
"Here’s Johnny" (The Shining)'s Rankings
Villain Lines
Rank: #3 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 56.6%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs “Long Live the King” (The Lion King) - Wins 80.0% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs “King Kong Ain’t Got S***” (Training Day) - Wins 78.9% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs “No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Die” (Goldfinger) - Wins 66.7% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs "I Am Your Father" (Empire Strikes Back) - Loses 62.1% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs “Why So Serious?” (Dark Knight) - Loses 60.9% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs “I’m Gonna Make Him an Offer” (The Godfather) - Loses 60.6% of battles
Movie Quotes
Rank: #10 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 41.5%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs Why So Serious (The Dark Knight) - Wins 79.2% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs My Precious (Lord of the Rings) - Wins 62.5% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates (Forrest Gump) - Wins 50.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs I’ll Be Back (Terminator) - Loses 78.6% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs May the Force Be With You (Star Wars) - Loses 72.2% of battles
- "Here’s Johnny" (The Shining) vs You Can’t Handle the Truth (A Few Good Men) - Loses 68.6% of battles