The Shining

The best movie I've ever watched.This is the best horror movie. I can't forgot jack performance.this movie director name stanley kuberic is one of the best director who perfectly direct this movie.

Most iconic thriller made, the atmosphere it creates its haunting.

An absolute classic, with an amazing storyline.

aint no way ts rated worse than pee-wees big holiday bruh 💀💀💀😭😭

45 years have passed and this ranks as one of the scariest movies ever made It’s a perfect blending of psychological breakdown meets supernatural menace with such meticulous direction by Stanley Kubrick based on the novel by Stephen King Keep in mind though it wasn’t universally praised upon release and ended up dividing critics particularly with Shelly Duvall’s treatment on set by Kubrick himself being a demanding perfectionist and didn’t earn large box office numbers Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd Jack Torrance is a struggling writer, formerly an alcoholic and has had to deal with physically abusing his son, Danny His wife Wendy has also tried to keep things together along with Danny having an imaginary friend as well as psychic abilities he calls ‘the shining’ Jack gets a chance to write again whilst also watching the Overlook Hotel He and his family have to stay together alone until from winter until May but this hotel might have other plans as it seems to thrive on helpless victims’ trauma, pain, and murderous tendencies Over the course of the film Jack not only feels the struggles of isolation but the evil lurking in the hotel is enhancing his monstrous ways turning him on his loved ones with Wendy and Danny fighting to escape This is still one of Kubrick’s best being a benchmark for the genre of horror with his numerous uses of symbolism, imagery, visual storytelling, framing shots, use of symmetry plus his style being slow, controlled, and chilling as well as one of Jack Nicholson’s finest performances His character’s struggle still feels fresh today for many for his emotional and mental complexity including his battles as well as his insecurities Like many in the real world we struggle with past trauma and guilt as far as fighting our inner demons like anxiety depression etc. not moving forward It also becomes a reason for their harshness towards society themselves as well as their loved ones Addiction for example remains a common issue today making sobriety not so easy to choose risking falling into relapse This also applies to during the covid lockdown when many of us had to isolate ourselves relating to Jack’s dilemma next to toxic work culture This movie when it released was also during a period when no one cared about mental health remaining unnoticed Although King himself hated this adaptation being it deviates so heavily from the source material he made his own version in 1997 The one thing he did get right to that extent was Jack‘s character, you actually feel genuine sympathy for him watching his descent into madness from a loving family man The film is quite terrifying to this day, I saw parts of this as a kid on tv and I was creeped out by so many scenes from the lady in the bathtub to the bloody elevator to the twin girls in the hallway to Jack’s iconic image of him carrying the axe A very haunting score adds to the eerie ness by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind The Overlook itself feels like a character having such visual spectacle having the view feel like they are really there with this family especially with the cold, harsh winter setting in making it feel searing It’s also fascinating that the filmmakers never straight out tell you what’s actually real or supernatural, they leave it up to the audience for interpretation Is the hotel actually haunted, how many caretakers has it taken, and what makes the ending such a fascinating puzzle? The film’s themes rely heavily on family trauma, isolation, domestic violence, inter generational fear, eternal evil, and madness taking hold, a true case study in psychological collapse Evil isn’t just present it’s permanent The movie’s lasting impact has lead to so many countless parodies, pop culture references, slang referencing, and recreations of iconic scenes thanks to this film leaving an indelible mark on the industry and future filmmakers Heck it was even featured at Halloween horror nights attractions and lead to a sequel in 2019 as well as a documentary film dissecting its many analogies, visual metaphors, conspiracy theories ‘The Shining’ remains a timeless masterpiece of being a unique psychological horror experience making you think but also sending genuine frights being absorbed by the public consciousness becoming a state of mind in itself having a mythical quality

I love being scared by 2 hours and 22 minutes of horror footage.

The Shining is psychological horror at its best. Stanley Kubrick crafts a film that isn’t just scary, it’s suffocating. Every shot is carefully planned, and every silence is unnerving. The atmosphere builds tension in such a way that you never quite feel at ease. Jack Nicholson delivers a performance that is nothing short of legendary. His descent into madness feels inevitable and terrifying. Shelly Duvall provides a strong contrast, grounding the film with a vulnerability that adds emotional weight. What sets The Shining apart is its ability to stay with you long after it ends. It doesn’t rely on cheap scares. Instead, it creates an experience that lingers in your mind, leaving you with more questions than answers.

This is definitely one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was so creepy and disturbing, but it made the movie so enjoyable to watch. Stephen King's work just can't miss. I definitely recommend it for horror and thriller fans!

One for My Favorite Movies Of All Time

I finally sat down for "the shining" this past weekend with south park's parody of it being the only pre-conceived notions that I had. This movie lives up to its name, being a little comical at times to today's horror standards, yet still creating a timeless creepy atmosphere the whole time. The soundtrack stood out to me as it manipulated my heart beat in different scenes. Even at the subtle glance from the son, a new sound would appear and draw up a new emotion from the viewer. The Maze was enough to drive anyone insane, and I found the concept of the film to be novel (of course) despite it being older. I am quite happy I finally saw this and know why everyone has hyped it up for so long.