10 Actors Who Are Way Better As Frightening Villains Than Main Characters
Some of Hollywood's most iconic performers may have plenty of experience playing heroes, but their best roles let them play villains.
The Shining (1980)
Stanley Kubrick's horror classic starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall tells the story of the Torrance family, who move to the isolated Overlook Hotel so that father Jack Torrance can act as its winter caretaker. Stuck at the hotel due to the winter storms, the malevolent supernatural forces inhabiting the building slowly begin to drive Jack insane, causing his wife and psychically gifted son to be caught up in a fight for their lives when Jack is pushed over the edge.
The Shining
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Release Date
- June 13, 1980
- Cast
- Danny Lloyd , Shelley Duvall , Jack Nicholson , Scatman Crothers
- Writers
- Diane Johnson , Stanley Kubrick
- Runtime
- 146 minutes
- Budget
- $19 Million
- Cinematographer
- John Alcott
- Producer
- Stanley Kubrick
- Production Company
- Warner Bros., Peregrine, Hawk Films, Producers Circle
- Distributor
- Warner Bros.
- Assistant Director
- Michael Stevenson, Terry Needham, Brian W. Cook
Summary
Recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer Jack Torrance heads to the remote Overlook Hotel after being hired to take care of it for the winter. Along for the trip are his son Danny and wife Wendy. Danny possesses a special psychic gift known as The Shining, which allows him to see the Overlook's many malevolent ghosts. Before too long, the ghosts drive Jack to madness, leading him to grab an axe and target his loved ones. Based on Stephen King's novel.
latest
Where Was The Shining Filmed? The Real Overlook Hotel Location Explained
The Shining mostly takes place at the iconic location of the Overlook Hotel, but Stanley Kubrick's film was primarily shot far away from its setting.
Stephen King's The Shining Criticism Accidentally Explains Why Kubrick's Movie Is Better Than The Book
While Stephen King insisted that Stanley Kubrick didn't understand The Shining, his comments ironically proved that the director's adaptation worked.
10 Stephen King Adaptations That King Himself Criticized
Stephen King wrote a huge number of stories that were adapted for film, but while he's the source of inspiration, it doesn't mean he's always a fan.
2:10
The Shining Ending Explained: Why Jack Is In The Photo
One of the many mysteries of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is why Jack appears in the photo at the end, and it actually has a semi-simple explanation.
A Scary Mike Flanagan TV Show Twist May Explain The Ending Of A 54-Year-Old Stephen King Movie
A terrifying twist from a Mike Flanagan Netflix show might have secretly explained the confusing ending of an acclaimed 54-year-old Stephen King film.
The Barbie Movie Had A Brilliant Stephen King Reference That You Definitely Missed
Barbie is packed with references to other movies and more, and among them is a fun Stephen King reference that can be very easy to miss.
The Shining Gets A Hallmark Christmas Original Poster That Completely Changes The Movie
The Shining receives a poster in the style of a Hallmark Christmas movie that completely changes Stanley Kubrick's classic horror film.
The Shining's Bear Man Is The Film's Biggest Mystery: Here's What It Means
The Shining bear suit scene is one of the most confusing and mysterious in the movie. Here's the meaning of The Shining Bear Man explained.
Top Gun, The Shining & More Reimagined As Charming Pixar Movies In New Art
New AI-generated art reimagines classic movies like Top Gun, The Shining, and Saving Private Ryan, among others, as Pixar-style adventures.
The Shining's 10 Best Quotes
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is one of the scariest and most thought-provoking horror films ever made with several haunting and darkly clever quotes.
Who Is The Woman In The Shining’s Room 237? Every Theory
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining made some changes to room 217 and the woman in it, making way for a couple of theories on who she is.
Nightmare Before Christmas Crosses Over With The Shining's Most Bizarre Moment In Children's Book Art
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas crosses over with the most bizarre moment from Stanley Kubrick's The Shining in new children's book art.
9 Things Stephen King Has Said About Stanley Kubrick's The Shining Movie
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is considered one of the greatest horror films ever, but one man isn't a fan: Stephen King, the author of the novel.
The Shining’s Canceled Spinoff Is More Relieving After Critically-Panned New Stephen King Movie
Spinoffs of Stephen King's novel rarely work on the big screen, and the latest proves why The Shining's planned spinoff should stay canceled.
The Shining Analysis Clip Goes Viral For Wanting To “Improve” Kubrick Movie With CGI
An analysis clip of The Shining goes viral for seeking to "improve" a classic scene from the film using CGI, commented on by many disagreers.
The Shining Art Stylizes Jack’s Descent Into Madness & Somehow Makes Kubrick’s Horror Movie Scarier
An artist captures the declining state of Jack Torrance in Kubrick's 1980 movie The Shining, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.
The Shining's Twins Explained & Why The Movie Changed The Grady Sisters
It's worth examining how and why Kubrick transformed the Grady sisters from Stephen King's The Shining into one of horror's most iconic images.
The Shining Book Spoilers: 11 Biggest Differences From The Movie
The Shining is one of the most well-known adaptations of Stephen King's work, but it's very different from the book it's based on.
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining Gets Re-Imagined As A Different Stephen King Book
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining adaptation gets new art, recreating stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall in the style of Stephen King's The Stand.
1 Scene In The Shining Proves Stanley Kubrick Accepted Nothing Less Than Perfection
Stanley Kubrick went to extreme lengths to perfect The Shining, and that meant subjecting the cast to some long hours for one specific scene.