A True Horror Classic, A Definitive Staple of the Genre

Rating: 10/10 (3 October 2013)

Horror is a very strange and interesting genre. Most horror films never work. About 90% of horror films are terrible in an artistic sense, even in an entertainment sense, but still, there is that 10% that really make a difference. "The Shining" is one of those. It's one of those household film names everyone has at least heard of.
This Stanley Kubrick classic is a great example of Kubrick's directorial power. Like all of his films, there are subtle hints that are clues to the point and direction of the film. There is an interesting documentary about these things called "Room 237" I strongly recommend checking out after watching the film for references to what I'm talking about (though may of this may just be coincidence)
The screenplay, of course, was great. Stephen King is a hard author to translate into film, most films based off of King's books are terrible, but Kubrick had a vision enough to make it one. King has an excellent story writer.
There is a lot to say about this film, the acting, the music, the atmosphere especially. I will not go on on a long review, so I will stop here.
I strongly recommend anyone to check out this film. It is a horror must- see.