"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" -- or, rather, a homicidal boy in Stanley Kubrick's eerie 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel. With wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and psychic son Danny (Danny Lloyd) in tow, frustrated writer Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) takes a job as the winter caretaker at the opulently ominous, mountain-locked Overlook Hotel so that he can write in peace. Before the Overlook is vacated for the Torrances, the manager (Barry Nelson) informs Jack that a previous caretaker went crazy and slaughtered his family; Jack thinks it's no problem, but Danny's "shining" hints otherwise. Settling into their routine, Danny cruises through the empty corridors on his Big Wheel and plays in the topiary maze with Wendy, while Jack sets up shop in a cavernous lounge with strict orders not to be disturbed. Danny's alter ego, "Tony," however, starts warning of "redrum" as Danny is plagued by more blood-soaked visions of the past, and a blocked Jack starts visiting the hotel bar for a few visions of his own. Frightened by her husband's behavior and Danny's visit to the forbidding Room 237, Wendy soon discovers what Jack has really been doing in his study all day, and what the hotel has done to Jack.~Lucia Bozzola
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Writers
Diane Johnson
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Jack NicholsonJack Torrance
Shelley DuvallWendy Torrance
Danny LloydDanny Torrance
Scatman CrothersDick Hallorann
Barry NelsonUllman
Philip StoneGrady
Anne JacksonDoctor
Joe TurkelLloyd
Tony BurtonDurkin
Billie GibsonOld Woman in Bathtub
Lia BeldamYoung Woman in Bathtub
Barry DennenWatson
David BaxtForest Ranger 1
Manning RedwoodForest Ranger
Lisa BurnsGrady Daughter
Robin PappasNurse
Burnell TuckerPoliceman
Jana SheldonStewardess
Norman GayInjured Guest
Crew
Stanley KubrickProducer
Stephen KingBook Author
John AlcottCinematographer
Wendy CarlosComposer (Music Score)
Ray LovejoyEditor
Roy WalkerProduction Designer
Les TomkinsArt Director
Martin RichardsAssociate Producer
Jan HarlanExecutive Producer
Milena CanoneroCostume Designer
Michael StevensonFirst Assistant Director
James DevisCamera Operator
Kelvin PikeCamera Operator
Douglas MilsomeSecond Unit Director
Tom SmithMakeup
Details
Genre
Drama,Horror
Subgenre
Haunted House Film
Title
The Shining
Countries Produced
United Kingdom,United States
Duration
144 minutes
Year of Release
1980
Release Date
10-01-2019
Product Tags
SteelBook, Includes Digital Copy, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray, Only @ Best Buy
Format
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray
Program Type
Movie
Studio
Warner Home Video
Other
Product Name
The Shining [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1980]
Fabulous movie. Fantastic addition to my steel book collection.
This review is from The Shining: Special Edition [SteelBook] [Blu-ray] [1980]
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Classic Horror Movie
A Classic Horror Movie
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Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This is an amazing classic horror movie. One of Jack Nicholson’s most famous movie roles. It stands the test of time and is a movie that can be watched more than one time even to this day. I highly recommend this movie to all horror fans.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So very awesome!!
So very awesome!!
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As a fan of all things King, I feel bad that his least favorite movie drawn from his work just happens to by my favorite...but I am also a huge lover of Stanley Kubrick and this is one of my all time favorite of his films and one of my favorite horror films too!! This copy replaced my old full-frame dvd and I must say, it was well worth the double dip. Seeing Kubrick's gorgeous cinematography in true widescreen format is nothing short of spectacular! This bluray presentation looks beautiful and sounds great. Of course, the movie and the acting are stellar as well, plus I love the new artwork for the steelbook design. Looks great on display with my Jack Torrance Pop and has made a welcome addition to my Stephen King collection. I also picked up the other two Best Buy exclusives released this month for It and Salem's Lot. If you're on the fence on this one, all I can say is jump down and head to your nearest Best Buy with your credit card in hand! Turn the lights down, grab some snacks and enjoy!
This review is from The Shining: Special Edition [SteelBook] [Blu-ray] [1980]
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Movie
Excellent Movie
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Posted .
Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
For all you Stephen King fans they finally brought the classic shining 2 Blu-ray you got to go and pick it up and for the price you won't be disappointed to add to your collection pick it up today
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