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Calculated Shard: 20 (from laksa156)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa020.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://screenrant.com/the-shining-movie-review-1980/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://screenrant.com/the-shining-movie-review-1980/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/the-shining-movie-review-1980\/","crawl_time":1755808413,"first_indexed_time":1748029115,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,screenrant!\/the-shining-movie-review-1980\/ s443","src_root_hash":"9783366205524469020","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The Shining Review: Stephen King Said It Best - This Is A Great Horror Movie But A Terrible Adaptation","meta_descriptions":["With 45 years gone since it first released, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining definitely remains a horror classic, in spite of its adaptation problems."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Stephen King adaptations  make up a good bulk of some of the best and worst horror movies of all time, as well as a mix of incredibly faithful and so divergent they could be entirely new. For every  Misery  or  IT , there's a  Graveyard Shift ,  Thinner,  or an entire  Children of the Corn  franchise. Situated somewhere in the middle is Stanley Kubrick's  The Shining , a movie that almost immediately starts by simply utilizing the basic premise of King's 1977 novel, and forges ahead with a wonderfully creepy journey, but one that is very untrue to the source material. The Shining  centers on the Torrance family , made up of former schoolteacher Jack, his housewife Wendy, and their son Danny, as they venture to the remote Colorado resort, The Overlook Hotel, to work as its caretaker during the winter offseason. Jack is immediately enthused at the prospect of having some dedicated time for a new writing project, while Wendy is keen to let the family have some more time together amid their efforts to reconcile from problems stemming from Jack's alcoholism. However, as the hotel seems to house a darker presence, the Torrance family's quiet stay becomes a haunting one. \n                        The Shining's Numerous Plot Diversions Make Its Runtime Harder To Justify\n                \n            Kubrick's Streamlined Approach Is Still A Frustrating One\n      In the 45 years since it came out,  Kubrick's  The Shining  has frequently found itself  in the crosshairs of King fans, and the author himself, for the various changes it makes to the source material. Given how expansive the book is, I can respect the fact that fitting it into a feature-length runtime would have required some changes, but since Kubrick still extends it to a 144-minute runtime, complete with long shots simply following characters through the halls of the Overlook, the changes do become a little grating as time goes on. These changes also make many of the movie's characters feel far less well-rounded than they do in the novel. Jack's gradual decline into insanity feels more compelling in the novel, given it largely comes from his investigation of the Overlook's history, which also makes him more susceptible to its possession of him in later chapters. For the film, however, Kubrick certainly takes his time exploring this descent into madness, but it feels far more unmotivated. The director clearly wanted to make  The Shining  more about cabin fever  than anything explicitly supernatural, despite a few scenes having no other logical explanation. These changes also make many of the movie's characters far less well-rounded than they are in the novel. It feels like Wendy and Danny's roles were changed entirely from King's novel out of a fear of Kubrick's about the actors' ability to authentically portray their written counterparts. Additionally, Dick Hallorann seems to only exist to explain Danny's Shining abilities to the audience and then get killed off, despite there being a lot of great wider lore for the character both in the 1977 book and  its sequel,  Doctor Sleep . \n            Skillful Direction & A Haunting Score Keep Us Grounded In Terror\n     Despite the movie's various novel changes making for some frustrating narrative choices, it's hard to deny that part of what makes  The Shining  a horror classic  is Kubrick's excellent direction. He and cinematographer John Alcott make some fascinating choices when it comes to the visual design of the film, really allowing us to feel immersed in the Torrances' stay at the Overlook and just how creepy such a large hotel being empty would feel. One of the best examples of the movie's impressive visual style remains the various trips through the halls of the Overlook. Whether it's Danny riding through the halls on his tricycle, which includes the iconic run-in with the Grady twins, or Jack strolling through them out of boredom and inability to overcome his writer's block, Kubrick and Alcott do just enough to make it feel like the scene is alive without letting the camerawork distract from the impressive production design for the grand hotel. Another major reason why  The Shining  remains a haunting watch is the mesmerizing score from duo Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind. The pair, who also worked with Kubrick on  A Clockwork Orange , really amplify the ominous atmosphere of the film. Whether it's the opening track mixing electronic synthesizers with a deep trombone or the rattling sound during the movie's more horrific moments, Carlos and Elkind somehow also find a unique way to capture the icy feel of the Overlook's setting as much as its supernaturally tense environment. \n                        Strong Performances Keep The Shining Afloat, Despite 1 Glaring Miscast\n                \n            Shelley Duvall Haters Can Be Damned\n     As much as strong direction can keep audiences engaged in a horror movie, having a talented cast is just as important. Luckily for  The Shining , Kubrick assembled a thoroughly talented roster to play them. Despite the changes to the character making her a far less resilient figure,  Shelley Duvall truly made the best  of a bad situation with her turn as Wendy, arguably serving as the closest thing to our emotional anchor for the film. Her characteristics are also somewhat in line with how one living in a relationship with a history of domestic abuse would be — trying to keep the peace while still caring for their child. The biggest figure who remains a real dividing point for me in  The Shining 's cast  is that of Jack Nicholson as the Torrance family patriarch, Jack. Much like Duvall, Nicholson certainly takes the material he's given to deliver a compelling performance as we watch Jack's descent into madness, but because he's meant to be a caring family man, he feels woefully miscast. From the drive up to the hotel with Wendy and Danny to the movie's ending, it never feels like he actually loves the pair, making his downturn feel less surprising, and more inevitable. The Shining  is available to stream on Max and Prime Video.","attrs_markdown":"Menu\n\n[![ScreenRant logo](https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/assets\/images\/sr-logo-full-colored-light.svg?v=3.0)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - [Movies](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movies\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Movie Features](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-features\/)\n    - [Movie News](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-news\/)\n    - [Movie Reviews](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-reviews\/)\n    - [Movie Lists](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-lists\/)\n    - [Movie Trailers](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/movie-trailers\/)\n  - [TV](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [TV Features](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-features\/)\n    - [TV News](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-news\/)\n    - [TV Reviews](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-reviews\/)\n    - [Network TV](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/network-tv\/)\n    - [TV Lists](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tv-lists\/)\n  - [Reality TV](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/reality-tv\/)\n    Submenu\n    - 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This Is A Great Horror Movie But A Terrible Adaptation\n![4](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F683e1edc46aae-Grant%20Hermanns%20headshot.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)\n\nBy  [Grant Hermanns](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/author\/grant-hermanns\/)\n\nPublished May 23, 2025\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\n[Thread 5](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/the-shining-movie-review-1980\/#threads)\n\nLink copied to clipboard\n\n[![](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/The-Shining-Movie-Poster.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=310&h=460&dpr=2)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/)\n\n71\n\n8\\.5*\/10*\n\n[The Shining](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/)\n\nFavorite\n\nWatchlist\n\n10 stars\n\n9 stars\n\n8 stars\n\n7 stars\n\n6 stars\n\n5 stars\n\n4 stars\n\n3 stars\n\n2 stars\n\n1 star\n\n[Review](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/#thread)\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\n14\n\n[Sign in to your ScreenRant account]()\n\n![Jack smiling as he gets a drink in The Shining](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jack-drinking-at-the-bar-in-the-shining.jpg)\n\nJack smiling as he gets a drink in The Shining\n\n[Stephen King adaptations](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/all-stephen-king-movies-ranked\/) make up a good bulk of some of the best and worst horror movies of all time, as well as a mix of incredibly faithful and so divergent they could be entirely new. For every *Misery* or *IT*, there's a *Graveyard Shift*, *Thinner,* or an entire *Children of the Corn* franchise. Situated somewhere in the middle is Stanley Kubrick's [***The Shining***](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/), a movie that almost immediately starts by simply utilizing the basic premise of King's 1977 novel, and forges ahead with a wonderfully creepy journey, but one that is very untrue to the source material.\n\n[*The Shining* centers on the Torrance family](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/video\/shining-ending-explained-jack-torrance-ballroom-photo-meaning\/), made up of former schoolteacher Jack, his housewife Wendy, and their son Danny, as they venture to the remote Colorado resort, The Overlook Hotel, to work as its caretaker during the winter offseason. Jack is immediately enthused at the prospect of having some dedicated time for a new writing project, while Wendy is keen to let the family have some more time together amid their efforts to reconcile from problems stemming from Jack's alcoholism. However, as the hotel seems to house a darker presence, the Torrance family's quiet stay becomes a haunting one.\n\n## The Shining's Numerous Plot Diversions Make Its Runtime Harder To Justify\n### Kubrick's Streamlined Approach Is Still A Frustrating One\nIn the 45 years since it came out, [Kubrick's *The Shining* has frequently found itself](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/shining-movie-book-changes-differences\/) in the crosshairs of King fans, and the author himself, for the various changes it makes to the source material. Given how expansive the book is, I can respect the fact that fitting it into a feature-length runtime would have required some changes, but since Kubrick still extends it to a 144-minute runtime, complete with long shots simply following characters through the halls of the Overlook, the changes do become a little grating as time goes on.\n\nThese changes also make many of the movie's characters feel far less well-rounded than they do in the novel.\n\nJack's gradual decline into insanity feels more compelling in the novel, given it largely comes from his investigation of the Overlook's history, which also makes him more susceptible to its possession of him in later chapters. For the film, however, Kubrick certainly takes his time exploring this descent into madness, but it feels far more unmotivated. The director clearly wanted to make [*The Shining* more about cabin fever](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/shining-movie-jack-torrance-freezer-escape-ghosts-real\/) than anything explicitly supernatural, despite a few scenes having no other logical explanation.\n\nThese changes also make many of the movie's characters far less well-rounded than they are in the novel. It feels like Wendy and Danny's roles were changed entirely from King's novel out of a fear of Kubrick's about the actors' ability to authentically portray their written counterparts. Additionally, Dick Hallorann seems to only exist to explain Danny's Shining abilities to the audience and then get killed off, despite there being a lot of great wider lore for the character both in the 1977 book and [its sequel, *Doctor Sleep*](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/how-doctor-sleep-2019-connects-the-shining\/).\n\n## Kubrick's Remarkable Grip On Atmosphere Largely Makes Up For Its Narrative Foibles\n### Skillful Direction & A Haunting Score Keep Us Grounded In Terror\nDespite the movie's various novel changes making for some frustrating narrative choices, it's hard to deny that part of what makes [*The Shining* a horror classic](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/best-stephen-king-adaptation-shining-alternative\/) is Kubrick's excellent direction. He and cinematographer John Alcott make some fascinating choices when it comes to the visual design of the film, really allowing us to feel immersed in the Torrances' stay at the Overlook and just how creepy such a large hotel being empty would feel.\n\nOne of the best examples of the movie's impressive visual style remains the various trips through the halls of the Overlook. Whether it's Danny riding through the halls on his tricycle, which includes the iconic run-in with the Grady twins, or Jack strolling through them out of boredom and inability to overcome his writer's block, Kubrick and Alcott do just enough to make it feel like the scene is alive without letting the camerawork distract from the impressive production design for the grand hotel.\n\nAnother major reason why *The Shining* remains a haunting watch is the mesmerizing score from duo Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind. The pair, who also worked with Kubrick on *A Clockwork Orange*, really amplify the ominous atmosphere of the film. Whether it's the opening track mixing electronic synthesizers with a deep trombone or the rattling sound during the movie's more horrific moments, Carlos and Elkind somehow also find a unique way to capture the icy feel of the Overlook's setting as much as its supernaturally tense environment.\n\n## Strong Performances Keep The Shining Afloat, Despite 1 Glaring Miscast\n### Shelley Duvall Haters Can Be Damned\n![Shelley Duvall as Wendy looking down warmly but confusedly in The Shining](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shelley-duvall-as-wendy-looking-down-warmly-but-confusedly-in-the-shining.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)\n\nShelley Duvall as Wendy looking down warmly but confusedly in The Shining\n\nAs much as strong direction can keep audiences engaged in a horror movie, having a talented cast is just as important. Luckily for *The Shining*, Kubrick assembled a thoroughly talented roster to play them. Despite the changes to the character making her a far less resilient figure, [Shelley Duvall truly made the best](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/shelley-duvall-best-movies-tv-shows-ranked\/) of a bad situation with her turn as Wendy, arguably serving as the closest thing to our emotional anchor for the film. Her characteristics are also somewhat in line with how one living in a relationship with a history of domestic abuse would be — trying to keep the peace while still caring for their child.\n\nThe biggest figure who remains a real dividing point for me in [***The Shining***'s cast](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/the-shining-where-the-cast-is-now-list\/) is that of Jack Nicholson as the Torrance family patriarch, Jack. Much like Duvall, Nicholson certainly takes the material he's given to deliver a compelling performance as we watch Jack's descent into madness, but because he's meant to be a caring family man, he feels woefully miscast. From the drive up to the hotel with Wendy and Danny to the movie's ending, it never feels like he actually loves the pair, making his downturn feel less surprising, and more inevitable.\n\n***The Shining* is available to stream on Max and Prime Video.**\n\n![](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/The-Shining-Movie-Poster.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=2)\n\n### Your Rating\nclose\n\n10 stars\n\n9 stars\n\n8 stars\n\n7 stars\n\n6 stars\n\n5 stars\n\n4 stars\n\n3 stars\n\n2 stars\n\n1 star\n\nRate Now\n\n0*\/10*\n\n[Leave a Review](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/#thread)\n\nYour comment has not been saved\n\nLike\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\n##### [The Shining](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/ \"The Shining\")\nR\n\n[Horror](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/horror\/)\n\n[Drama](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/drama\/)\n\n![ScreenRant logo](https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/assets\/images\/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg)\n\n8*\/10*\n\n71\n\n8\\.5*\/10*\n\n**Release Date**\n\nJune 13, 1980\n\n**Runtime**\n\n146 minutes\n\n**Director**\n\n[Stanley Kubrick](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/stanley-kubrick\/)\n\n### Cast\n[See All](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/the-shining\/#cast-cand-crew)\n\n- ![Cast Placeholder Image](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2024\/07\/screen-hub-cast-placeholder-1.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  Danny Lloyd\n- ![Headshot Of Shelley Duvall](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/instar53943626.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=50&h=65&dpr=2)\n  [Shelley Duvall](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/person\/shelley-duvall\/)\n\n- [![Crave-Logo](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/crave-logo.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.crave.ca\/en\/movies\/the-shining)\n- [![Logo-Apple TV (4)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logo-apple-tv-4.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/ca\/movie\/the-shining\/umc.cmc.be3gn94hs3l9fjvg34ex9sy1?at=1000l3V2&ct=app_tv&itscg=30200&itsct=&playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A522395870)\n- [![Logo-Prime Video.jpg.png](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-prime-video-jpg-png.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/app.primevideo.com\/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.c7f0ed7a-2486-4013-a07d-c614a3622632)\n\nWhere to watch\n\nClose\n\n#### WHERE TO WATCH\n**Streaming**\n\n- [![Crave-Logo](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/crave-logo.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.crave.ca\/en\/movies\/the-shining)\n\n**RENT**\n\n- [![Logo-Apple TV (4)](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logo-apple-tv-4.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/ca\/movie\/the-shining\/umc.cmc.be3gn94hs3l9fjvg34ex9sy1?at=1000l3V2&ct=app_tv&itscg=30200&itsct=&playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A522395870)\n- [![Logo-Prime Video.jpg.png](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-prime-video-jpg-png.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/app.primevideo.com\/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.c7f0ed7a-2486-4013-a07d-c614a3622632)\n- [![YouTube Logo](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/youtube-logo.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=75&h=75&dpr=2)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Stephen+King%27s+The+Shining%2Bmovie)\n- [![Cineplex - 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It's not good as an adaptation or on its own merits. Poor casting choices, worse acting, and the fact that everything scary about the book was either watered down or omitted entirely adds up to a trainwreck.\n  2025-05-23 23:16:26\n  Upvote\n  \n  2\n  \n  Downvote\n  \n  Reply\n  \n  1\n  \n  Copy\n- Mike  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  \n  [Mike](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/ \"Posted by Mike\")\n  \n  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  \n  [Mike](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  \n  \\#GD690337\n  \n  Member since 2024-07-10\n  \n  0\n  \n  Threads\n  \n  0\n  \n  Reviews\n  \n  0\n  \n  Ratings\n  \n  6\n  \n  Posts\n  \n  Following\n  \n  0\n  \n  Stories\n  \n  0\n  \n  Topics\n  \n  0\n  \n  Authors\n  \n  0\n  \n  Users\n  \n  Follow\n  \n  Followed\n  \n  0 Followers\n  \n  [View](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  Lolol Fact that you are here whining about a great movie from close to half of a century ago, pretty much contradicts whatever it is you are trying to convey, genius. 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If it was do bad, I'd think you might have seen it once and turned it off and not be complaining....\n  2025-05-26 14:36:12\n  Upvote\n  \n  Downvote\n  \n  Copy\n- darian  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/XT836659\/)\n  \n  [darian](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/XT836659\/ \"Posted by darian\")\n  \n  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/XT836659\/)\n  \n  [darian](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/XT836659\/)\n  \n  \\#XT836659\n  \n  Member since 2025-05-20\n  \n  0\n  \n  Threads\n  \n  0\n  \n  Reviews\n  \n  0\n  \n  Ratings\n  \n  72\n  \n  Posts\n  \n  Following\n  \n  0\n  \n  Stories\n  \n  0\n  \n  Topics\n  \n  0\n  \n  Authors\n  \n  0\n  \n  Users\n  \n  Follow\n  \n  Followed\n  \n  0 Followers\n  \n  [View](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/XT836659\/)\n  It's not an adaption..it was a message, Kubrick revealed alot in the imagery and script, about Hollywood and the governments collusion to subvert the public.. he spent his life exposing these monsters, that's why it was so short\n  2025-05-24 10:59:42\n  Upvote\n  \n  1\n  \n  Downvote\n  \n  Reply\n  \n  Copy\n- Lee  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-2.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/TR110928\/)\n  \n  [Lee](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/TR110928\/ \"Posted by Lee\")\n  \n  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-2.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/TR110928\/)\n  \n  [Lee](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/TR110928\/)\n  \n  \\#TR110928\n  \n  Member since 2023-11-03\n  \n  0\n  \n  Threads\n  \n  0\n  \n  Reviews\n  \n  0\n  \n  Ratings\n  \n  2\n  \n  Posts\n  \n  Following\n  \n  0\n  \n  Stories\n  \n  0\n  \n  Topics\n  \n  0\n  \n  Authors\n  \n  0\n  \n  Users\n  \n  Follow\n  \n  Followed\n  \n  0 Followers\n  \n  [View](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/TR110928\/)\n  I thought both book and movie were great independent of each other. Obviously its possible to have to two different takes on the same subject.\n  2025-05-25 15:14:52\n  Upvote\n  \n  1\n  \n  Downvote\n  \n  Reply\n  \n  Copy\n- Mike  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  \n  [Mike](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/ \"Posted by Mike\")\n  \n  [![User Display Picture](https:\/\/static1.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/profilepics\/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  \n  [Mike](https:\/\/screenrant.com\/profile\/GD690337\/)\n  \n  \\#GD690337\n  \n  Member since 2024-07-10\n  \n  0\n  \n  Threads\n  \n  0\n  \n  Reviews\n  \n  0\n  \n  Ratings\n  \n  6\n  \n  Posts\n  \n  Following\n  \n  0\n  \n  Stories\n  \n  0\n  \n  Topics\n  \n  0\n  \n  Authors\n  \n  0\n  \n  Users\n  \n  Follow\n  \n  Followed\n  \n  0 Followers\n  \n  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Boilerpipe Text	Stephen King adaptations make up a good bulk of some of the best and worst horror movies of all time, as well as a mix of incredibly faithful and so divergent they could be entirely new. For every Misery or IT , there's a Graveyard Shift , Thinner, or an entire Children of the Corn franchise. Situated somewhere in the middle is Stanley Kubrick's The Shining , a movie that almost immediately starts by simply utilizing the basic premise of King's 1977 novel, and forges ahead with a wonderfully creepy journey, but one that is very untrue to the source material. The Shining centers on the Torrance family , made up of former schoolteacher Jack, his housewife Wendy, and their son Danny, as they venture to the remote Colorado resort, The Overlook Hotel, to work as its caretaker during the winter offseason. Jack is immediately enthused at the prospect of having some dedicated time for a new writing project, while Wendy is keen to let the family have some more time together amid their efforts to reconcile from problems stemming from Jack's alcoholism. However, as the hotel seems to house a darker presence, the Torrance family's quiet stay becomes a haunting one. The Shining's Numerous Plot Diversions Make Its Runtime Harder To Justify Kubrick's Streamlined Approach Is Still A Frustrating One In the 45 years since it came out, Kubrick's The Shining has frequently found itself in the crosshairs of King fans, and the author himself, for the various changes it makes to the source material. Given how expansive the book is, I can respect the fact that fitting it into a feature-length runtime would have required some changes, but since Kubrick still extends it to a 144-minute runtime, complete with long shots simply following characters through the halls of the Overlook, the changes do become a little grating as time goes on. These changes also make many of the movie's characters feel far less well-rounded than they do in the novel. Jack's gradual decline into insanity feels more compelling in the novel, given it largely comes from his investigation of the Overlook's history, which also makes him more susceptible to its possession of him in later chapters. For the film, however, Kubrick certainly takes his time exploring this descent into madness, but it feels far more unmotivated. The director clearly wanted to make The Shining more about cabin fever than anything explicitly supernatural, despite a few scenes having no other logical explanation. These changes also make many of the movie's characters far less well-rounded than they are in the novel. It feels like Wendy and Danny's roles were changed entirely from King's novel out of a fear of Kubrick's about the actors' ability to authentically portray their written counterparts. Additionally, Dick Hallorann seems to only exist to explain Danny's Shining abilities to the audience and then get killed off, despite there being a lot of great wider lore for the character both in the 1977 book and its sequel, Doctor Sleep . Skillful Direction & A Haunting Score Keep Us Grounded In Terror Despite the movie's various novel changes making for some frustrating narrative choices, it's hard to deny that part of what makes The Shining a horror classic is Kubrick's excellent direction. He and cinematographer John Alcott make some fascinating choices when it comes to the visual design of the film, really allowing us to feel immersed in the Torrances' stay at the Overlook and just how creepy such a large hotel being empty would feel. One of the best examples of the movie's impressive visual style remains the various trips through the halls of the Overlook. Whether it's Danny riding through the halls on his tricycle, which includes the iconic run-in with the Grady twins, or Jack strolling through them out of boredom and inability to overcome his writer's block, Kubrick and Alcott do just enough to make it feel like the scene is alive without letting the camerawork distract from the impressive production design for the grand hotel. Another major reason why The Shining remains a haunting watch is the mesmerizing score from duo Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind. The pair, who also worked with Kubrick on A Clockwork Orange , really amplify the ominous atmosphere of the film. Whether it's the opening track mixing electronic synthesizers with a deep trombone or the rattling sound during the movie's more horrific moments, Carlos and Elkind somehow also find a unique way to capture the icy feel of the Overlook's setting as much as its supernaturally tense environment. Strong Performances Keep The Shining Afloat, Despite 1 Glaring Miscast Shelley Duvall Haters Can Be Damned As much as strong direction can keep audiences engaged in a horror movie, having a talented cast is just as important. Luckily for The Shining , Kubrick assembled a thoroughly talented roster to play them. Despite the changes to the character making her a far less resilient figure, Shelley Duvall truly made the best of a bad situation with her turn as Wendy, arguably serving as the closest thing to our emotional anchor for the film. Her characteristics are also somewhat in line with how one living in a relationship with a history of domestic abuse would be — trying to keep the peace while still caring for their child. The biggest figure who remains a real dividing point for me in The Shining 's cast is that of Jack Nicholson as the Torrance family patriarch, Jack. Much like Duvall, Nicholson certainly takes the material he's given to deliver a compelling performance as we watch Jack's descent into madness, but because he's meant to be a caring family man, he feels woefully miscast. From the drive up to the hotel with Wendy and Danny to the movie's ending, it never feels like he actually loves the pair, making his downturn feel less surprising, and more inevitable. The Shining is available to stream on Max and Prime Video.
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For every Misery or IT, there's a Graveyard Shift, Thinner, or an entire Children of the Corn franchise. Situated somewhere in the middle is Stanley Kubrick's [*The Shining](https://screenrant.com/db/movie/the-shining/), a movie that almost immediately starts by simply utilizing the basic premise of King's 1977 novel, and forges ahead with a wonderfully creepy journey, but one that is very untrue to the source material. [The Shining* centers on the Torrance family](https://screenrant.com/video/shining-ending-explained-jack-torrance-ballroom-photo-meaning/), made up of former schoolteacher Jack, his housewife Wendy, and their son Danny, as they venture to the remote Colorado resort, The Overlook Hotel, to work as its caretaker during the winter offseason. Jack is immediately enthused at the prospect of having some dedicated time for a new writing project, while Wendy is keen to let the family have some more time together amid their efforts to reconcile from problems stemming from Jack's alcoholism. However, as the hotel seems to house a darker presence, the Torrance family's quiet stay becomes a haunting one. ## The Shining's Numerous Plot Diversions Make Its Runtime Harder To Justify ### Kubrick's Streamlined Approach Is Still A Frustrating One In the 45 years since it came out, [Kubrick's The Shining has frequently found itself](https://screenrant.com/shining-movie-book-changes-differences/) in the crosshairs of King fans, and the author himself, for the various changes it makes to the source material. Given how expansive the book is, I can respect the fact that fitting it into a feature-length runtime would have required some changes, but since Kubrick still extends it to a 144-minute runtime, complete with long shots simply following characters through the halls of the Overlook, the changes do become a little grating as time goes on. These changes also make many of the movie's characters feel far less well-rounded than they do in the novel. Jack's gradual decline into insanity feels more compelling in the novel, given it largely comes from his investigation of the Overlook's history, which also makes him more susceptible to its possession of him in later chapters. For the film, however, Kubrick certainly takes his time exploring this descent into madness, but it feels far more unmotivated. The director clearly wanted to make [The Shining more about cabin fever](https://screenrant.com/shining-movie-jack-torrance-freezer-escape-ghosts-real/) than anything explicitly supernatural, despite a few scenes having no other logical explanation. These changes also make many of the movie's characters far less well-rounded than they are in the novel. It feels like Wendy and Danny's roles were changed entirely from King's novel out of a fear of Kubrick's about the actors' ability to authentically portray their written counterparts. Additionally, Dick Hallorann seems to only exist to explain Danny's Shining abilities to the audience and then get killed off, despite there being a lot of great wider lore for the character both in the 1977 book and [its sequel, Doctor Sleep](https://screenrant.com/how-doctor-sleep-2019-connects-the-shining/). ## Kubrick's Remarkable Grip On Atmosphere Largely Makes Up For Its Narrative Foibles ### Skillful Direction & A Haunting Score Keep Us Grounded In Terror Despite the movie's various novel changes making for some frustrating narrative choices, it's hard to deny that part of what makes [The Shining a horror classic](https://screenrant.com/best-stephen-king-adaptation-shining-alternative/) is Kubrick's excellent direction. He and cinematographer John Alcott make some fascinating choices when it comes to the visual design of the film, really allowing us to feel immersed in the Torrances' stay at the Overlook and just how creepy such a large hotel being empty would feel. One of the best examples of the movie's impressive visual style remains the various trips through the halls of the Overlook. Whether it's Danny riding through the halls on his tricycle, which includes the iconic run-in with the Grady twins, or Jack strolling through them out of boredom and inability to overcome his writer's block, Kubrick and Alcott do just enough to make it feel like the scene is alive without letting the camerawork distract from the impressive production design for the grand hotel. Another major reason why The Shining remains a haunting watch is the mesmerizing score from duo Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind. The pair, who also worked with Kubrick on A Clockwork Orange, really amplify the ominous atmosphere of the film. Whether it's the opening track mixing electronic synthesizers with a deep trombone or the rattling sound during the movie's more horrific moments, Carlos and Elkind somehow also find a unique way to capture the icy feel of the Overlook's setting as much as its supernaturally tense environment. ## Strong Performances Keep The Shining Afloat, Despite 1 Glaring Miscast ### Shelley Duvall Haters Can Be Damned ![Shelley Duvall as Wendy looking down warmly but confusedly in The Shining](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shelley-duvall-as-wendy-looking-down-warmly-but-confusedly-in-the-shining.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2) Shelley Duvall as Wendy looking down warmly but confusedly in The Shining As much as strong direction can keep audiences engaged in a horror movie, having a talented cast is just as important. Luckily for The Shining, Kubrick assembled a thoroughly talented roster to play them. Despite the changes to the character making her a far less resilient figure, [Shelley Duvall truly made the best](https://screenrant.com/shelley-duvall-best-movies-tv-shows-ranked/) of a bad situation with her turn as Wendy, arguably serving as the closest thing to our emotional anchor for the film. Her characteristics are also somewhat in line with how one living in a relationship with a history of domestic abuse would be — trying to keep the peace while still caring for their child. The biggest figure who remains a real dividing point for me in [*The Shining's cast](https://screenrant.com/the-shining-where-the-cast-is-now-list/) is that of Jack Nicholson as the Torrance family patriarch, Jack. Much like Duvall, Nicholson certainly takes the material he's given to deliver a compelling performance as we watch Jack's descent into madness, but because he's meant to be a caring family man, he feels woefully miscast. From the drive up to the hotel with Wendy and Danny to the movie's ending, it never feels like he actually loves the pair, making his downturn feel less surprising, and more inevitable. *The Shining is available to stream on Max and Prime Video.** ![](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The-Shining-Movie-Poster.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=480&dpr=2) ### Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 [Leave a Review](https://screenrant.com/db/movie/the-shining/#thread) Your comment has not been saved Like Follow Followed ##### [The Shining](https://screenrant.com/db/movie/the-shining/ "The Shining") R [Horror](https://screenrant.com/tag/horror/) [Drama](https://screenrant.com/tag/drama/) ![ScreenRant logo](https://static0.srcdn.com/assets/images/sr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg) 8/10 71 8\.5/10 Release Date June 13, 1980 Runtime 146 minutes Director [Stanley Kubrick](https://screenrant.com/tag/person/stanley-kubrick/) ### Cast [See All](https://screenrant.com/db/movie/the-shining/#cast-cand-crew) - 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No links, inappropriate language, or spam. Your comment has not been saved [Send confirmation email]() Sort by: - Drummer [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/OY270353/) [Drummer](https://screenrant.com/profile/OY270353/ "Posted by Drummer") [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/OY270353/) [Drummer](https://screenrant.com/profile/OY270353/) \#OY270353 Member since 2024-10-11 0 Threads 0 Reviews 0 Ratings 3 Posts Following 0 Stories 0 Topics 0 Authors 0 Users Follow Followed 0 Followers [View](https://screenrant.com/profile/OY270353/) Why do people hold this movie in such high regard? It's not good as an adaptation or on its own merits. Poor casting choices, worse acting, and the fact that everything scary about the book was either watered down or omitted entirely adds up to a trainwreck. 2025-05-23 23:16:26 Upvote 2 Downvote Reply 1 Copy - Mike [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) [Mike](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/ "Posted by Mike") [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) [Mike](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) \#GD690337 Member since 2024-07-10 0 Threads 0 Reviews 0 Ratings 6 Posts Following 0 Stories 0 Topics 0 Authors 0 Users Follow Followed 0 Followers [View](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) Lolol Fact that you are here whining about a great movie from close to half of a century ago, pretty much contradicts whatever it is you are trying to convey, genius. Lolol. If it was do bad, I'd think you might have seen it once and turned it off and not be complaining.... 2025-05-26 14:36:12 Upvote Downvote Copy - darian [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/XT836659/) [darian](https://screenrant.com/profile/XT836659/ "Posted by darian") [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/XT836659/) [darian](https://screenrant.com/profile/XT836659/) \#XT836659 Member since 2025-05-20 0 Threads 0 Reviews 0 Ratings 72 Posts Following 0 Stories 0 Topics 0 Authors 0 Users Follow Followed 0 Followers [View](https://screenrant.com/profile/XT836659/) It's not an adaption..it was a message, Kubrick revealed alot in the imagery and script, about Hollywood and the governments collusion to subvert the public.. he spent his life exposing these monsters, that's why it was so short 2025-05-24 10:59:42 Upvote 1 Downvote Reply Copy - Lee [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-2.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/TR110928/) [Lee](https://screenrant.com/profile/TR110928/ "Posted by Lee") [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-2.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/TR110928/) [Lee](https://screenrant.com/profile/TR110928/) \#TR110928 Member since 2023-11-03 0 Threads 0 Reviews 0 Ratings 2 Posts Following 0 Stories 0 Topics 0 Authors 0 Users Follow Followed 0 Followers [View](https://screenrant.com/profile/TR110928/) I thought both book and movie were great independent of each other. Obviously its possible to have to two different takes on the same subject. 2025-05-25 15:14:52 Upvote 1 Downvote Reply Copy - Mike [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) [Mike](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/ "Posted by Mike") [![User Display Picture](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/profilepics/circle-user-solid-1.png)](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) [Mike](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) \#GD690337 Member since 2024-07-10 0 Threads 0 Reviews 0 Ratings 6 Posts Following 0 Stories 0 Topics 0 Authors 0 Users Follow Followed 0 Followers [View](https://screenrant.com/profile/GD690337/) Far better than the mini series that was more accurate 2025-05-26 14:36:37 Upvote Downvote Reply Copy - [Terms](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/terms-of-use) - [Privacy](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/privacy-policy) - 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