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Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
A writer takes a job as the off-season caretaker of a secluded, historic hotel. He brings his family along, hoping to find a cure for his writer's block. As the isolation and supernatural forces within the hotel take hold, the writer's sanity begins to deteriorate, leading to a terrifying confrontation with his family.
Upon its initial release, 'The Shining' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Kubrick's direction and visual style, while others found it to be a slow-burn and diverging significantly from Stephen King's novel. Over time, it has been re-evaluated and is now widely regarded as a masterpiece of the horror genre and one of Kubrick's finest films, celebrated for its atmosphere, performances, and psychological depth.
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and masterful direction by Stanley Kubrick.
Jack Nicholson's iconic performance as the unraveling writer is a significant highlight.
The film's ambiguous narrative and striking visuals are frequently lauded, though some note its departure from the source material.
Google audience: Audiences generally praise 'The Shining' for its chilling atmosphere, memorable performances, and Kubrick's distinctive visual storytelling. Many appreciate its psychological horror elements and iconic scenes, though some express a preference for the original novel's narrative.
None notable in terms of major awards, though it has received significant critical reappraisal and is considered a landmark in horror cinema.
The iconic hedge maze scenes were filmed in a studio using meticulously constructed miniatures and forced perspective, as a real hedge maze of that complexity would have been impractical to build and film within the production schedule.
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"Jack Torrance" is a writer who suffers from a chronic lack of inspiration. To help overcome his block, he takes a job as a winter caretaker and relocates his family to the remote, huge, "Overlook Hotel" where he hopes he can focus! Gradual...
"Darling, I'm not gonna hurt you. I'm just gonna bash your brains in." The Shining is a great example of how musical score and cinematography can elevate a movie to the best-of-the-best. I tend to agree with Stephen King that Jack Nic...
"Darling, I'm not gonna hurt you. I'm just gonna bash your brains in." <i>The Shining</i> is a great example of how musical score and cinematography can elevate a movie to the best-of-the-best. I tend to agree with Stephen King that ...
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Probably my favorite of the Stephen King adaptations (though not much for many of the others save for a one or two) but not amongst Stanley Kubrick's, watched this one for the first time in many years (maybe a decade) and while I did immens...
This rum is red, man! In spite of author Stephen King not being happy with Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of his novel, The Shining (1980) has proved to be a critical and commercial darling. It may not be in the spirit that King wanted,...
A masterpiece. Kubrick chose a perfect cast and uses the timing and music to create a greatly opressing atmosphere. Nicholson is superb, but Duval and the kid are not less good.