Diamond in the rough.

Rating: Null/10 (3 August 1999)

If you look at the entire list of films written by Stephen King, it's basically six of one, a half dozen of the other. In other words, there's not alot of variety to what he does. But when you add crucial elements to the mix, such as the genius of both Stanley Kubrick & Jack Nicholson, as well as the most imaginative, intense and disturbing attempt of King's career, you come up with an entirely new monster. The Shining is not only Stephen King's best stuff, it's one of the best movies ever of the genre.