Greatest Movie Ever

Rating: 10/10 (10 November 1999)

This is the movie that really changed my life on horror movies as I percieve them today. The directing and style is impeccable, while the performance of Jack Nicholson in psychotic overdrive adds to the horrific atmosphere. The rather simple story- a struggling, former-alcoholic writer and his wife and kid go to take care of a large hotel over the winter. Eventually, he goes crazy and tries to kill his family. There, the simplicities end and the complexities begin. Then, we find out that the kid has the ability to see through things as they really are- a Sixth Sense-ish ability called "shining". Also, add to the plot a cook who also has the ability to "shine". I won't say any more, but anyone who has not checked this film out owes it to themselves to rent it. It will be a night you will never, ever forget.