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The Shining

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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.
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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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Stanley Kubrick

Director

Jack Nicholson

Jack Torrance

Shelley Duvall

Wendy Torrance

Danny Lloyd

Danny

Scatman Crothers

Hallorann

Barry Nelson

Ullman

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 10/20/2023
The supernatural joins forces with psychosis in Stanley Kubrick’s superb adaptation of a Stephen King bestseller. Go to Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail 08/16/2022
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. Go to Full Review David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture 06/17/2022
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. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Cinencuentro Nov 3
5/5
'The Shining' is many things, but in the strictest sense, it is a highly disturbing and expertly crafted experience that, more than forty years after its original release, remains as relevant as ever. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Aug 12
8/10
It is a really important and influential film in the genre and in filmmaking as a whole. However, be prepared to be disappointed that it doesn’t live up to the hype, and like me, you find it slow and emotionally cold. Go to Full Review Lane Mills InSession Film Jun 9
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A trip to the Overlook is the perfect antidote to any film buff who may feel bummed out after another mediocre trip to the movies; if all else fails, this is one you can boot up in any mood, at any time, for any reason, and it’ll do the trick Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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geminielsy U 10/27/2024 Still one of my favorites. See more Dominick 10/19/2024 The greatest horror film of all time See more Fandango Customer C 10/02/2024 A masterpiece that stands the test of time. See more John C 09/30/2024 One of Jack Nicholsons best performances. Awesome to see on the big screen. See more DJE 09/30/2024 An amazing movie that doesn’t jump scare but gives you chills. Music and acting are intense See more The Robinson’s 09/29/2024 So good on the big screen!!! Thank you 😊 See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Producers Circle, Peregrine, Warner Brothers, Hawk Films
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 23, 1980, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 23m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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