The Shining (1980)

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A Masterpiece Of Modern Horror

Directed By Stanley Kubrick Starring Jack Nicholson  •  Shelley Duvall  •  Danny Lloyd  •  Scatman Crothers  •  Barry Nelson Genres Ghost Film  •  Haunted House Film  •  Horror Studios &
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Release Info May 23, 1980
Color  •  142 minutes R Rated R
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cimi

cimi on 9/16/2011 Reply  · 

good

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amalia10

amalia10 on 10/4/2011 Reply  · 

it's very cool

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Seb

Seb on 1/29/2012 Reply  · 

ive only just realized how masterful the shining is. kubrick was a genious

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PiccoloKing

PiccoloKing on 7/15/2012 Reply  · 

This is my favorite Kubrick movie. The more I rewatch it, the more I realize what a brilliantly constructed film it is. Not that I didn't love it upon my initial viewing but still, it's a damn fine flick.

I think what really makes this film so haunting is the imagery. In the DVD special features, it's revealed that Kubrick took that extra pain to create the surreal atmosphere of the hotel. His was an active role in designing the whole structure and decor of the place. I think that's why the images sort of stick with you long after you've seen the film. The sequence in the maze towards the end is especially disturbing with all the snow and foggy darkness. Kubrick also uses subliminal imagery to prepare us for almost all the subsequent happenings in the film.
Kubrick's use of of a wide lens gives us a better view of the hotel and helps us in recognizing how alone Jack and his family really are. It emphasizes the emptiness of The Overlook. That Wendy and Danny have no escape from the terror of Jack's madness. Of course, the acting is top notch as well. All the performances are fantastic especially Danny Lloyd's. Jack's intentionally over-the-top performance is also impressive.

What I'm trying to say is that I discover something new every time I watch it. All those little details, aspects about human psychology and ambiguous features ensure that the film doesn't lose its sheen after multiple viewings. One of the scariest movies ever made. Ridiculously entertaining. A definite masterpiece!

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Connerwood1998

Connerwood1998 on 11/3/2012 Reply  · 

The best horror movie and Kubrick's best.

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