The Shining

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1980 · Stanley Kubrick

Genreshorror filmpsychological horror filmdrama filmmystery film

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Synopsis

The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. It is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. The film presents the descent into insanity of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring novelist who takes a job as winter caretaker for a mountain resort hotel with his wife and clairvoyant son.

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Type: Movie
Release date: January 1, 1980
Genres: horror film, psychological horror film, drama film, mystery film, ghost film, supernatural horror film, thriller film, psychological thriller film, psychological drama film, suspense film
Created by: Stanley Kubrick
Runtime: 144 min
Countries: United Kingdom, United States