The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film [7] produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. It is based on Stephen King 's 1977 novel and stars …

Jun 13, 1980 · But it has been joined and maybe even surpassed by Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, quite possibly the scariest movie ever. The movie follows a writer (Jack Nicholson) …

Oct 30, 2025 · Stephen King wrote 'The Shining' after a visit to a haunted Colorado hotel. So is 'The Shining' based on a true story? Here's everything to know about the book's inspiration.

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Oct 3, 2025 · The Shining, gothic horror novel by Stephen King, first published in 1977. Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring …

Though it deviates from Stephen King's novel, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a chilling, often baroque journey into madness -- exemplified by an unforgettable turn from Jack Nicholson. The...

What's your Vibe? A masterpiece of modern horror. Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated …

The Shining is a 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the book with the same title. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) arrives at the Overlook Hotel to interview for the open …

Jack Torrance descends into madness — terrorizing his wife and young son — after living at a deserted and eerie hotel during its off season. Watch trailers & learn more.

Jul 31, 2023 · The concept of “shining,” or having a deep, psychic connection with the world and its past, exposes Jack’s son Danny to the hotel’s sinister history, suggesting a recurring …