The Shining

A MASTERPIECE OF MODERN HORROR.

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.

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Jack Nicholson , Shelley Duvall , Danny Lloyd , Scatman Crothers , Barry Nelson , Philip Stone , Joe Turkel , Anne Jackson , Tony Burton , Lia Beldam

Genres: Horror , Thriller

Release date: 1980-05-23

Rating: 8.205

Runtime: 144minutes

Budget: 19M

Revenue: 44M

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures , Peregrine , Hawk Films , The Producer Circle Co.

Reviews:

  • Adelyn Stokes
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Athena Newton
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Amaia Benitez
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Kobe Pollard
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Yaretzi Quintana
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4