The Shining (1980)
Should I see it? Yes!   One of the most effective horror films of all time. Jack Nicholson is perfectly cast as Jack Torrance, a failed writer and drunkard who descends into violent madness while overlooking a possessed mountain resort during the off-season. Master director Stanley Kubrick is at the top his game and provides an frightening and impressive work. Based on Stephen King's novel, this film will guarantee to get you spooked. Reviews: Filmsite Movie Gazette Reel.com Labels: adaptation, film, horror, Jack Nicholson, movie review, Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King |
posted by Scott Nehring at 10:47 AM
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I totally agree! I worked for a summer in Yosemite National Park and gave tours of the history Ahwahnee Hotel out there. I had numerous guests ask, "Is this where they shot The Shining?" I finally decided to investigate. I found that no, the movie was not shot there, but while the exterior of the hotel was actually a lodge at Mt. Hood, the interior - actually a set in London - was based off of the Ahwahnee Hotel. I decided that this was a close enough relationship to the hotel I was giving tours of that I needed to watch the movie. I don't like horror films - strike that, I hate horror films - and I really liked this movie.
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