Where to Watch The Shining
- Michael Surber7 mei 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!
- AngusMcNutz5 december 2025Yeah, yeah, the book is better, I know. ...Still. This is simultaneously a very comfy and very stressful movie; great if you want to gawk at Kubrick composition, try to parse your own version of what's happening story wise or just admire how cute Shelly Duvall is in every shot she's in. I really like Shelly Duvall.
- Pascal Bollier3 februari 2026its a classic for a reason. an absolute masterpiece. this is not for the jump scare crowd, but for people who enjoy watching, you know, an actual scary movie. pay attention to how every single scene is a setup or a resolution. nothing is there without reason. Kubrick's direction is as effortless as it is flawless. performances are superb, the music is iconic. highly, highly recommended!
- Zokkiie17 januari 2026Still one of the creepiest movies ever made. Kubrick, a real master of suspense, keeps things slow and icy in a way that just gets under your skin. Jack Nicholson is perfectly unhinged — instantly iconic — and Shelley Duvall brings such raw, believable fear that it makes everything hit harder. Every hallway feels off, every sound creepy. A total classic that somehow gets better (and scarier) over time
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The Shining was released on 23 mei 1980.
The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The Shining has a runtime of 2 u, 23 m.
The Shining was produced by Stanley Kubrick.
Jack Torrance is een schrijver met een writer's block. Wanneer hij wordt aangenomen voor een baan als huismeester van het prestigieuze Overlook Hotel, dat zich op een afgelegen plek in de bergen van Colorado bevindt, ziet hij dit als de ideale kans om inspiratie op te doen en zijn boek af te maken.
The key characters in The Shining are Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), Wendy Torrance (Shelley Duvall), Danny (Danny Lloyd).
The Shining is rated 16.
The Shining is a Horror, Thriller, Drama film.
The Shining has an audience rating of 9.3 out of 10.
The Shining had a budget of US$ 19 mln..
The Shining has made US$ 44,8 mln. at the box office.