Nonsensical but Disturbing Nevertheless

Rating: 8/10 (19 May 2020)

This movie is downright creepy, eerie, dreadful, bizarre, etc. Watched this movie as a child and still get the heebie jeebies watching it today.

I just recently read the book and realize afterwards, much of the movie does not make sense if you don't read the book. Perhaps this is a reason why Stephen King disliked the movie. But face it, a man's internal struggle with alcoholism and failure is hard to portray on film along with a possessed hotel. It's also a challenge to portray a child with psychic abilities without getting confused or looking silly.
Nonetheless this is a superb horror movie. Especially if you like a slow burn of dread and uneasiness. The music is some of the best I've heard in a horror film.
And even though Jack Nicholson seems phychotic from the get go of the film ( betraying the Jack Torrance of the novel ) he is definitely amusing to watch. The boy who plays Danny is a treat to watch as well. He is so cute. Even though many have said he is a creep and weird.
Highly recommend this movie and it sure does belong on IMDB'S top movie list. For a movie to not make much sense and still scare you, it's definitely a classic.