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Affordable masterpiece that belongs in every horror Fan's collection. I'd venture to say in every serious movie collection.

As far as Kubrick's filmography on Blu-ray goes, 1980's The Shining is second to 2001: A Space Odyssey in picture quality and story. The colors on the transfer are vibrant and striking. It is only after the door to room 237 opens that the film gives off a detached, uneasy tone. Suddenly, the atmosphere- in sound as well as in picture- drops. At this instant, the viewer starts to feel like something isn't going right, like there's something more to the bigger picture, of which only Jack Torrence can see. Simply put, the film's transfer looks beautiful, and it has a sound track to match it. The extras aren't exactly 5-star material, though. The trailer is not in full high definition (although it is still eerie), and there's only so much that the featurettes can deliver. The commentary with Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown is one of the two special features that is really worth noting. The other is Vivian Kubrick's insightful mini-documentary that gives audiences that rare glimpse into the legendary's director's mindset while working on a film. My first viewing of this film was on Blu-ray, and I cannot imagine seeing it any other way, except maybe on a large theater screen. Both the execution of Kubrick's film and it's haunting performances are those that stay with you forever... and ever, and ever.

One of the best horror movies ever made. Nicholson is amazing as Jack Torrance.

I had no idea this film could look so good. This blu ray is one of the most impressive transfers, mainly due to the look of all previous DVD transfers. It was always so grainy and dull. Now for the first time the colors of the hotel and the blood are vibrant. I am so impressed by this transfer of Stanley Kubrick's shocking masterpiece of Stephen King's The Shining.

Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's great novel understandably turned off some fans of the book with its deviations from its source. However, the film itself is quite a spooky and (as is the case with Kubrick) unique ride. Some have said that Shelley Duvall is all wrong as Jack's wife, but her scenes with Danny Lloyd have charm. If there is a false note in her characterization it's her lack of chemistry with Jack's Jack (!). In other words, it'd be a stretch to imagine Jack & Wendy doing anything together that would result in the birth of little Danny. Praise must also be given to the Overlook Hotel set, which ranks alongside the volcano in You Only Live Twice & the titular location in The Terminal as one of the all time great film sets (why none of these three films won the Oscar for art direction, I'll never know).

well alot of people know this is a classic horror movie and now its been revamed for bluray , the picture quality is excellent and you can really tell so much more detial than just a regular dvd copy , the sound quality is good even thow its not amazing what do you expect from such an old film that been put onto bluray aside everything, the shining is a great film for fans and alo people who havnt yet seen it , very scary even to todays standards and the acting is top notch

A classic horror movie the blu ray is worth the money

From beginning to end this movie takes you on a ride into the the mind a truly crazy psychopath. But, after all these years I needn't say more. It is timeless, and a true classic. This film was Tarantino before Tarantino even existed. I'm sure he watched this as a kid and said, I've found my calling in life. What great movie.

One of the few instances where the film is better than the novel! Kubrick was a genius and I will take the suspenseful fear he creates in The Shining over any of the typical blood and gore horror movies out there. I'll never forget the first time I saw this film, and I can't say that about very many others.

I was totally blown away by the picture quality of this blu ray. Excellent picture on 60" 4k. If all older films looked this good. Looks like it was shot yesterday.

The movie is a solid 4.5/5. The steelbook packaging, that is a 5/5. It looks sleek, beautiful, and also gives you a peek at the horror to expect.

This movie is a great classic, and great price for a 4K movie

One of the finest horror stories to be put on film. Amazing performance from Jack Nicholson and masterful directing from the great Stanley Kubrick.

A classic with Jack Nicholson. RED RUM, RED RUM, RED RUM

Great release. I kinda wish it had more bonus features.

In this classic Stephen King horror tale you will be creeped out in the most horrible ways. Starring Jack Nicholson & Shelly Duvall & directed by one of the greatest film makers of all time. With some of the most iconic horror scenes brought to live from the the novel. Witness true horror and suspense.

This movie is a horror classic! Glad they came out with a HD version!

One of the best scary movies to watch for Halloween. Nicholson plays the best crazy!

This is a great classic movie directed by Kubrick. It's not too scary but still excellent.

Creepy in many ways that will have you having nightmares. Stanley Kubrick's best!