The scariest film I have EVER seen!

Rating: Null/10 (4 March 2004)

The Shining is a brilliant exercise in terror! There are moments when watching it where the tension is nearly too much to take. I firmly believe that one who has a weak heart should NOT watch it!After watching it I need to walk through the house with the lights on that night. It is easily the scariest film I have EVER seen! The masterfully crafted score is one thing, although there are others. I have never heard more eerie, disturbing music for a film. I cannot imagine the movie without it, it's perfect. Nicholson is pefect in every way in this film. I cannot imagine another actor in this role. He was born to play it.I've heard people say he approaches high camp, but so what? Over the top is the way to go at times. And the good, but creepy, Shelley Duvall is in high form as well.And young Danny Lloyd in his first and only role,I believe, is excellent as the son as well as Scatman Crothers in a supporting part. I would love to say much more but I do not want to give ONE single thing away about the film if you haven't seen it. That would quite literally be a crime. All I wish to say more is this:Just imagine yourself in the situation from the viewpoint of any of these characters and ask yourself,"Would I be scared?"