James Franco dresses as Jack Torrance from The Shining to scare people

Posted 8 years ago

People love being scared. It’s why people watch scary movies, go on roller coasters, eat at Denny’s. However, I think, people enjoy scaring people more. Or maybe I’m just an asshole. Because I gotta admit, being paid to freak people...

Pop-up Movie Facts: The Shining (video)

Posted 9 years ago

Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's THE SHINING has long been revered as a horror classic, bringing forth numerous conspiracy theories, connections, and more after repeat viewings. The film has left us with many iconic scenes, many of which have...

Why It Works: The Shining

Posted 10 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** October is almost upon us, giving us an excuse to...

Cool Videos: The Chickening

Posted 10 years ago

Every once in awhile, when a cool short film passes my desk, I try to make it a point to bring it to you and give you the opportunity to experience something interesting and unique that you otherwise might not...

Overlook Hotel producer says The Shining prequel is completely its own film

Posted 10 years ago

Last year Warner Bros. hired NEVER LET ME GO and ONE HOUR PHOTO director Mark Romanek to helm its THE SHINING prequel THE OVERLOOK HOTEL, which has given me hope for the project, but I'm still not completely sold on...

Stephen King thinks The Shining documentary Room 237 is “academic bullsh*t”

Posted 11 years ago

Most of you probably know author Stephen King isn't a fan of Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING adaptation, but he also didn't care for the recent documentary involving the horror movie. Rodney Ascher's ROOM 237 explores different theories about THE SHINING,...

Directors chosen for a prequel to The Shining and a sequel to The Ring

Posted 12 years ago

It looks like a couple of horror film projects are beginning to gain some traction, as directors have been announced for both. First up is THE OVERLOOK HOTEL. For fans of the film/book, you already know that’s pertaining to THE...

Alfonso Cuaron may direct Warner Bros’ Shining prequel The Overlook Hotel

Posted 12 years ago

Alfonso Cuaron, per usual, is being linked with tons of projects. Part of the benefit of directing a lauded movie like GRAVITY means that every major film that needs a high caliber director will be linked to you. First it...

Cool Videos: Watch the only Shining documentary endorsed by Kubrick and WB

Posted 12 years ago

While last year’s ROOM 237 may have been the documentary about THE SHINING that got all of the publicity, it was not officially sanctioned by Warner Bros or the estate of director Stanley Kubrick. It was also primarily focused on...

John Cusack wants the lead in the adaptation of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep

Posted 12 years ago

John Cusack has not exactly been the A-list star he used to be. His last big studio film was the lackluster THE RAVEN. He has steadily appeared in a lot of movies in supporting roles including THE PAPERBOY and GRAND...

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