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''The Shining'', 1980
A vintage movie poster of ''The Shining'', a 1980 psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It is based on the novel of the same name... more
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''The Shining'', 1980
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Movie World Posters
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A vintage movie poster of ''The Shining'', a 1980 psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Stephen King. The film is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the horror genre and has left a significant impact on popular culture. Here's a description of the film:
The story of "The Shining" centers around the Torrance family, consisting of Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson), his wife Wendy (played by Shelley Duvall), and their young son Danny (played by Danny Lloyd). Jack, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic, accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, a massive and isolated resort in the Colorado Rockies. The hotel becomes completely cut off from the outside world during the harsh winter months.
As the family settles into the empty hotel, strange and disturbing events begin to unfold. Danny, who possesses psychic abilities referred to as "the shining," starts experiencing terrifying visions and communicates with the hotel's head chef, Dick Hallorann (played by Scatman Crothers), who also shares this psychic gift. Jack, meanwhile, becomes increasingly unhinged and obsessed with the hotel's history of violence and the ghosts that seem to inhabit it.
"The Shining" explores themes of isolation, madness, and the malevolent supernatural forces at play within the hotel. The film's eerie atmosphere, iconic cinematography, and unsettling score by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind contribute to its sense of foreboding and dread. Jack Nicholson's performance as Jack Torrance is particularly notable for its gradual descent into madness, resulting in one of the most famous lines in cinematic history: "Here's Johnny!"
Stanley Kubrick's direction and his departure from certain elements of Stephen King's original novel have sparked extensive discussions and interpretations over the years, making "The Shining" a film with a lasting and profound impact on the horror genre. Its chilling imagery, complex characters, and enigmatic storytelling continue to captivate audiences and cement its status as a classic in the realm of psychological horror cinema.
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October 1st, 2021
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