12 Horror Movie Idiots Who Caused Their Own Doom

12. Wendy's Shoddy Nap Timings - The Shining

Stanley Kubrick's 1989 adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining is one of horror's most infamous films, and saw a fresh surge in popularity thanks to the recent release of 2019's Doctor Sleep.

The original film follows Jack, Wendy and Danny Torrence, a troubled family who are relocate to the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter when Jack accepts a job as the caretaker. Jack is an aggressive, troubled individual who Wendy is constantly trying to see the good in, but is ultimately only used as a punching bag for her husband to belittle and snap at.

When Jack stars to be taken over by the Overlook's past, he takes this aggression to a new level and attacks Wendy. She overcomes her husband however and even manages to knock him out and toss him in the Overlook's kitchen pantry.

This is where things get a little bit questionable for Wendy who decides that, instead of fleeing with her son away from the man hellbent on killing them both, it would be the best time to take a nap instead. Jack naturally escapes the pantry and both Wendy and Danny are put through even more terror.