Suspenseful

Rating: 9/10 (22 January 2007)

I am a big fan of horror movies. The Shining was a combination of Horror and Suspense. You always want to try and guess what Jack Torrance's next move will be... And you get surprised. I don't know if it's the music, or the craziness of Jack Torrance, or Wendy getting all panicked and teary eyed, but this movie leaves you on the edge of your seat! You can easily follow Jack Torrance's path to insanity through this movie. Through every line of dialogue, step, or touch. It is the creepiness of this movie that drives viewers crazy. Every line in The Shining was memorable. There are a lot of creative twists in this movie.
The music in The Shining added yet another creepy effect. It is the music here that really helps the creepiness factor of The Shining.
The acting was great! Jack Nicholson was PERFECT for his insane role of Jack Torrance. When I really think about it, he is the only one that could pull it off. Shelly Duvall pulled of her role as a hysterical wife too well, but she could really get annoying in some parts.
Overall, I'd give The Shining a 9/10 for great plot, acting, music.