Had high expectations before watching; it definitely delivers!

Rating: 8/10 (19 March 2020)

Everyone agrees that 'The Shining' is one of the most highly regarded horror movies of all time! I however was doubtful before watching the movie. Usually I don't give in to overrated horror movies, but as a Stephen King fan and a fan of horror in general, I decided to give it a chance and in the end I was not disappointed.
I wouldn't call myself a fan of Kubrick however, I agree that he is a masterful director with a unique style of story-telling, and his craft work can be seen throughout the movie. The movie is shot beautifully and has some interesting angle shots. The acting is superb with the undisputed talents of Jack Nicholson, whereas Shelly Duvall and Scatman Crothers do a fantastic job in their respective roles! I was pleasantly surprised by the child actor Danny Llyod as well. Now I have seen a lot of horror movies and was glad that this movie didn't rely on scares as much and instead took its time to build the terror with tension! It was very subtly done and the story/plot definitely is the major driving force here. So if you're looking for just a really scary movie, this one may not satisfy you. For me personally, I enjoy this type of slow tension-building supernatural horror! ;)
I have broken down the factors and decided to give the final rating based on the following:
Personal Taste/ Opinions: 8 / 10
The Story Arc/ Plot: 9 / 10
The Scare Factor: 7 / 10
As a result, I have concluded with giving the movie 8/10 final rating!