Known for its iconic visuals and haunting cinematography, this psychological horror film perfectly captures the eerie atmosphere of the Overlook Hotel, creating a lasting impact on the viewer.
The Overlook Hotel in The Shining is an architectural marvel, with its grand interior design and elaborate maze-like structure adding to the suspense and atmosphere of the film.
An iconic psychological horror film, this adaptation of Stephen King's novel delves into the descent into madness of a writer who becomes the caretaker of a haunted hotel.
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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.
Release
1980-05-23
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English
Runtime
2 hour 24 minutes
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