The Shining
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The Shining is a 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
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.
Production took place almost exclusively in England at EMI Elstree Studios, with sets based on real locations.
Production
Written by Stanley Kubrick and Diane Johnson, the film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. Wendy Carlos composed the score. John Alcott handled the cinematography. The film runs 144 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $19,000,000, The Shining grossed $44,781,695 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Shining is part of the The Shining Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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