The Shining

Name: The Shining
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1980-05-23
Rating: 8.4

May 23, 1980· 2h 24m

Horror Thriller

Directed by

Stanley Kubrick

Cast

Jack Nicholson Shelley Duvall Danny Lloyd Scatman Crothers Barry Nelson Philip Stone +23 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.4

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.4

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

7 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

All work and no play

9.5at 1h 24m

Lowest Moment

The slow descent begins

6.8at 36m

Biggest Swing

A significant jump from the deliberately paced middle section to the iconic 'All work and no play' manuscript discovery

The Shining receives consistent critical acclaim throughout, with particularly high praise for its iconic middle sequences and Kubrick's masterful direction. While some critics noted pacing issues and an average screenplay, the film's technical achievements and memorable moments elevate it to classic status.

7 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb