Favorite Horror/Psychological Thriller Ever Made.

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2016)

The Shining is absolutely a must watch for anyone who considers themselves as a movie lover, or simply anyone who wants to watch a movie that will leave them unsettled and jolted. From the very beginning of the movie, there is a tension felt that is rather hard to describe. The viewer knows that there is a maleficent presence at the cabin as soon as they spend a few minutes there, yet it is very difficult to describe what will happen to the family as they spend their time there or exactly what is so unsettling about the house. The movie is the culmination of the brilliant writing of King, the detail- oriented directing of Kubrick, and the convincing performance of Nicholson, and it is exactly as satisfying as one would think it would be. The rising level of uneasiness is hard to ignore as the film progresses, and the way the movie is filmed and the scenes are set will unease the viewer time and time again. Despite the psychologically disturbing nature of the film, it is very easy to watch and quite entertaining. This is my favorite horror movie because the acting and the plot are absolutely quality. It does not rely on quick jump scares or commonly done tricks, but rather a deeply thought out enemy that is complex enough to demand multiple viewings.