Incredible!

Rating: 9/10 (26 February 2002)

"Wendy, I'm home." It has been deemed the first epic horror movie, and this is certainly true. S. Kubrick adapts S. King's novel to the screen in a beautiful, hypnotic, and haunting way. Nicholson is by far the best actor here, while the remaining cast fills in adequately. Like always, Kubrick doesn't spell out everything for the viewer, but slowly reveals pieces of information about the characters and the history of the hotel. Unlike other horror films, Kubrick builds tension slowly, and often chooses the least scary angle for shots. I believe The Shining is about the lasting effect of death, exploitation, & murder. The Overlook wants the Torrance family to join it.