The Shining

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama • 1997 • 1h 30m

Part 1

Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.

Part 2

Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.

Part 3

Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.

Cast

Reviews

Andres GomezNov 2012

2.5

Stephen King's version of his own Novel. Clearly addressed for the TV. The cast is not really good, although the father performs well when he is drunk and scary. The story is more explained and easier to follow than in Kubrick's. Interesting, but not a moview to watch twice.

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