An Epic Horror and Thriller that has lasted all these years

Rating: 10/10 (31 October 2019)

When it comes to the most acclaimed Horror movies of all time one that is always mentioned is The Shining and with Doctor Sleep out today I thought now is the best time to review The Shining. The premise of the film sees a family live in a hotel, whihc causes the father to grow impatient and evenyually crazed and violent. Jack Nicholson plays the lead in this film and it is one of the best performances possibly ever, he is super charismatic and creepy in this film, it is a truly memorable performance and one that people still hail to this very day. Shelley Duvall plays his wife in this film and she does an excellent job in this film, they compliment each other very well and I thought she did a great job selling the teriffied nature that this film puts her character in. Everybody else did a great job in the film and provided some dcent work when the film wasn't focusing on the two main characters. The story is so open to interpretation, you see Nicholson's character go through so much in this film and the story doesn't give you clear answers and it is open to what each people really believe. The ending is fantastic and plays into the ambiguety of the film which fits the tone of the film. The script is great with some really unique and charismatic dialogue that adds drama but also some weird humour that makes Nicholson's character feel very deep. The style of the film keeps you guessing throughout and manages to keep the film feeling suspensful' and waiting for something to really go down. Overall this is an Epic Suspensful Horror Film that is one of the most iconic films of all time and if you love Horror you will love this film.