the "epic" horror film

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2009)

"The Shining" has to be one of the greatest horror films ever made and Jack Nicholson's finest hour. The visuals, cinematography, Kubrick's's direction and the performances are brilliant and are what make this film a masterpiece. The use of camera angles, imagery and Jack Nicholson's presence are what make this film unmissable and keep you glued to the whole film. The film is a complete work of art, the way each scene is set out and the atmosphere that the film has is so realistic. In words, a film that can't be missed, I have to argue that this film is a much better horror film than "The Exorcist" thanks to Kubrick & Nicholson.