The Shining
1980 · 2h 24m · Horror, Thriller · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated R (US)
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 from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
Directed by
Stanley KubrickBased on the novel by
Stephen King8.2Smart score
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