Redrum

Rating: 8/10 (2 May 2020)

I watched this right after I'd seen Doctor Sleep and I must say this film is a timeless masterpiece and has aged beautifully through the years. You can see why this is a must watch for any lover of this type of genre.
A highly recommended film that is topped off by an incredible preformance by Jack Nicholson (Jack) who completely made the film into what it is today. His chilling and iconic line 'Here's Johnny' still stands up as one of the best phrases in cinema. Shelley Duvall (Wendy) plays the supportive housewife and a wonderful mother to Danny with great casting support from Scatman Crothers
The location over the overlook hotel, hedge maze and the surrounding landscapes really bring the film to life. You feel a sense of awe in looking at the sheer size of the external hotel and internal structure. Some of the shots from the film were like watching a troubled family story. Such as the scene in where Jack is sitting on the bed with his back to the camera speaking with his son Danny. And you can see Jack's ominous facial expression in the reflection of the bedroom mirror and it is just so agonisingly well filmed you sit with anticipation and tension while on the edge of your seat.
Overall a timeless classic of both horror and phycological thriller. It's in with one of the top ten films I have ever watched. And It would be something I would watch again and again.
8.5/10