Chilling, haunting and unforgettable

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 2020)

The Shining proves that with great film-making and performances, you don't need cheap jump-scares to make a horror film uncomfortable to watch. Kubrick creates and sustains a sense of dread and suspense throughout the entire film with the use of innovative camera techniques and incredibly unnerving music. Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall's performances are so gut-wrenching that sometimes it is hard to watch. Along with great performances from Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers, The Shining is truly a horror masterpiece from master film-maker Stanley Kubrick.