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The Shining
The Shining

8.2

The Shining

R·1980·144m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director, Screenplay

Stanley Kubrick

Novel

Stephen King

Screenplay

Diane Johnson

Reviews

t

tanty

November 5, 2012

10

A masterpiece. Kubrick chose a perfect cast and uses the timing and music to create a greatly opressing atmosphere.

Nicholson is superb, but Duval and the kid are not less good.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$19,000,000.00

Revenue:

$44,781,695.00

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