Good film but disappointing compared to the novel

Rating: 8/10 (28 October 2006)

Yes I have to admit this is one of the most haunting films you are ever likely to see, but if you have an active imagination and have read the book you'll find out this film is sometimes jolty and at annoying. Having seen the film last night and read the book the week before I can tell ypu quite truthfully that King had a right of not liking the film version. For a start it completely blocks out why Jack goes mad apart from his little family problem and his drinking problem, cutting out the ghostly Lloyd. In fact it cuts from right at the beginning to right to the very end and the gradual descent into madness is so much more terrifying. I have to admit that when it did deviate from the book at the end, fellow readers of the novel will agree, Kubrick unleashes his directorial skills and creates one of the most frightening dream-like sequence. I won't spoil it for people who haven't seen it but the maze sequence with the footprints is just brilliant. Now this is the question that really bugs me. Does anyone know why the party is centred for the spooks? Write a review and PLEASE TELL ME!