One of the best, ever!

Rating: 10/10 (11 May 2016)

Although the movie made some significant changes from the novel, it is still very good. It's one of those movies that every time you watch, you notice something new. The hotel is fantastic and creepy. When most horror movies try to go for the cheap scare or thrill, this movie builds the suspense from the opening frame and music. There is also surprisingly little blood/violence as well, (Minus the Axe attack on the black dude and the bloody elevators). This movie still holds up well even for today. The music and the visuals are great. I've seen this movie probably 10 times and I still don't understand what is going on (the picture at the end???). Everyone who sees it kind of has their own take on what it is all really about. I thought it was about child molestation and there really weren't any ghosts at all, but that's just me. Anyways, a great classic that is worth your time to view.