The Shining

Name: The Shining
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson

1980Dir. Stanley Kubrick2h 24m

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Runtime2h 24m

Released1980

Budget$19M

Box office$44.8M

DirectorStanley Kubrick

About This Movie

The Shining is a masterclass in building dread, with Kubrick's slow-burn pacing really making you feel the isolation. The Overlook Hotel becomes a character in itself, and the way it traps the family is chilling. Jack Nicholson's performance is both terrifying and oddly mesmerizing; he brings a chaotic energy that's hard to shake off. The practical effects—especially the blood pouring from the elevators—are still striking. Plus, the use of wide-angle lenses makes the space feel both grand and claustrophobic. There's just something about the way Kubrick plays with time and perception that leaves you unsettled long after the credits roll.

Released in 1980, based on Stephen King's novelNotable for its groundbreaking use of steadicamFilmed at the Timberline Lodge in OregonThe score features a haunting mix of classical pieces