The Shining
Directed by Stanley KubrickA family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
Cast of The Shining
The Shining Ratings & Reviews
- ChrisUndery2d agoSo good it ruined the book for me. Love Stephen King and normally read the book before watchign the film. Didn't with this and have tried to get into the book a few times but to no avail.
- mickerdooJuly 13, 2025Nicholson takes this deranged roll to the next level. Kubrick picks the perfect, gorgeous backdrop. Haunting. Danny has a great debut.
- Eric BakkeOctober 9, 2024Sanity slowly deteriorates in the most disturbing ways. It's terrifying without having to rely on jump scares and gore, leaving viewers on edge and deeply unsettled. Although The Shining has it's flaws, in my opinion, it's the greatest horror film ever made.
- The Gutter MonkeyMarch 23, 2025For me, it’s the quintessential horror movie. I could play it forever... and ever... and ever... 🪓
- Michael SurberMay 7, 2025Yet another instance where the book was better. So much better. Admittedly, very few of King's novels have gotten close to a decent film adaptation and King himself hated this one. Kubrick still produced a masterpiece but it fails to match the level of King's original horror. Tons of classic scenes that are guaranteed to chill viewers though, especially the scenes with Danny alone in the hotel. Truthfully, I preferred the sequel, Doctor Sleep. Now THAT was a great film!
- sopulaJune 11, 2025Wendy and her son Danny are super cool
- cameronmcdougal233May 29, 2025Lowk my favorite horror movie. I love everything about it.
- Patrick and NancyApril 1, 2025Flawless. Everyone at the top of their game. Easily rewatchable. Day or night.
- darsanMay 25, 2025"here's johnny!" u gotta love the creepy performance by jack nicholson 😂😂
- Halim MellickMay 24, 2025What can I say about The Shining that hasn’t been said already? Only leaving a review as it’s my favourite film by my favourite director. The real horror lies within human nature - more is said by what isn’t said in this movie. Does Jack lose his mind or did he never have it to begin with? What happens between Jack and Danny that we don’t see? I think Shelley Duval’s performance in this movie is even better than Nicholson’s. Kubrick put her through hell to create this film but the result is one of the greatest horror stories of our time. Her character is what drives home the horror of the situation - but Jack’s performance is also him at his best. This movie should be enjoyed as a standalone - do not bother with Doctor Sleep. Also, I’m one of the few people who enjoys the home video 4:3 aspect ratio release over the widescreen. The 4:3 frame adds to the feeling of isolation within the overlook hotel. I’m really glad that Kubrick framed for both. If you want to see it in 4:3 check out the DVD release from around 2001 or any VHS copy
- Mister ArnMay 14, 2025Kubrick created the setting with memorable shots and music. Then Nicholson brings the crazy for a scary journey.
- Dave BarnesMarch 12, 2025I read the book as a young teenager and had to put it down I was so scared. I eventually picked it up and read it when I was about 15 and could just make it through. While the film's not as scarey as it was to me back in the day, it's a great psycological drama thats so well acted it jumps off the screen. This is a must watch movie for every movie fan.
