A perfect horror

Rating: 9/10 (1 November 2005)

I'm going to keep this short and simple. Stanley Kubricks The Shining delivers the most unique experience you can get from watching a film. Who could ever forget the suspense and horror of watching the out of his mind Jack Torrence choppin down the door to get to his house? REDRUM I've read Stephen Kings book and it is good. The movie is no different. Apart from some major changes. But compared to the remake in 1998 which follows every line, the original 1980 is far superior.
Jack Nicholsen and the rest of the cast play there parts excellently. The scenes are well played and the pace is superb. Maybe the music could be a bit better.
Anyway, from start to finish The Shining is worth watching. Even if its just to find out Wheres Johnny? -at the beginning credits look out for the helicopter shadow on the cliff side-