18,655 votes ~ IMDB
Warner Bros. Pictures
Storyline & Context :
Released in 1980, The Shining captures the essence of great Horror and Thriller filmmaking with compelling characters and an engaging storyline that keeps audiences invested. "Amasterpieceofmodernhorror."—This1980Horror,ThrillerproductionfromWarnerBros.Picturesbringsauniqueperspectivetothescreen.JackTorranceacceptsacaretakerjobattheOverlookHotel,wherehe,alongwithhiswifeWendyandtheirsonDanny,mustliveisolatedfromtherestoftheworldforthewinter.Buttheyaren'tpreparedforthemadnessthatlurkswithin.FeaturingatalentedcastincludingJackNicholson,ShelleyDuvall,DannyLloyd,theprojectdeliversacompellingmovieexperience.
