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Critics Consensus

Though it deviates from Stephen King's novel, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a chilling, often baroque journey into madness -- exemplified by an unforgettable turn from Jack Nicholson.

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Wendy Ide Times (UK) The supernatural joins forces with psychosis in Stanley Kubrick’s superb adaptation of a Stephen King bestseller. Oct 20, 2023 Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail Kubrick sabotages his own thesis in the most knuckleheaded way conceivable: we can't be charged as accomplices in horror when there is no horror. Aug 16, 2022 Full Review David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture There are a few terrific thrills, and some eerie moments of dislocation that only Kubrick could achieve, but most of the movie is unfelt, unscary, and bizarrely heavy-handed. It's the first pompous haunted-house movie. Jun 17, 2022 Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Despite The Outlook’s advantages, a hysterical, bookworm, couch potato, chain smoking wife beats it. Kubrick did not intend to create a film about evil’s Achilles heel, but I left with that message. Be a mess, but fight. Jun 9, 2024 Full Review Zofia Wijaszka Nerdspin With an out-of-this-world cast, "The Shining" remains a cult film, even after 44 years and it’s ideal for a cold winter evening. Rated: A Jan 18, 2024 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Stanley Kubrick somehow manages to feel restrained and more ambitious than ever, delivering a harrowing and nightmarish case study in the impact of isolation and familial resentment. Rated: 5/5 Sep 22, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

geminielsy U Still one of my favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Dominick The greatest horror film of all time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Fandango Customer C A masterpiece that stands the test of time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review John C One of Jack Nicholsons best performances. Awesome to see on the big screen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review DJE An amazing movie that doesn’t jump scare but gives you chills. Music and acting are intense Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review The Robinson’s So good on the big screen!!! Thank you 😊 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.

Director

Stanley Kubrick

Producer

Robert Fryer, Stanley Kubrick

Screenwriter

Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson

Distributor

Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Co

Producers Circle, Warner Brothers, Peregrine, Hawk Films

Rating

Genre

Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

May 23, 1980, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)

Aug 15, 2008

Runtime

2h 22m

Sound Mix

Mono

Aspect Ratio

Flat (1.85:1)