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10 Scary Movie Moments That Traumatized Us As Kids
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A nostalgic look at the scariest childhood movie moments—from Poltergeist to Jaws—that left lasting nightmares.
The Shining
- Theatrical - Wide 1980-05-23
- Cast Jack Nicholson Shelley Duvall Danny Lloyd Scatman Crothers
- Directed by Stanley Kubrick
- Written by Stanley Kubrick Diane Johnson
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Jack Torrance becomes the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel up in the secluded mountains of Colorado. Jack, being a family man, takes his wife and son to the hotel to keep him company throughout the long and isolated nights. During their... See more stay strange things occur when Jack’s son Danny sees gruesome images powered by a force called “The Shining” and Jack is heavily affected by this. Along with writer’s block and the demons of the hotel haunting him Jack has a complete mental breakdown and the situation takes a sinister turn for the worse.
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The Most Terrifying Horror Movie Hotels Ever, Ranked
Posted 2 weeks ago
The scariest horror movie hotels ranked, from Psycho’s Bates Motel to The Shining’s Overlook Hotel. Discover the most terrifying stays
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Best Haunted House Movies Ranked
Posted 3 weeks ago
Best haunted house movies ranked: from The Shining to Poltergeist, these are the most essential horror films ever made
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The Shining (45th Anniversary IMAX) Review – A Seminal Experience
Posted 5 months ago
The Shining has gotten an incredible 45th anniversary re-release in IMAX theatres, and it's an incredible way to experience it.
The Shining
Posted 27 years ago
Review Date: Director: Stanley Kubrick Writer: Stanley Kubrick and Diane Johnson (based on a novel by Stephen King) Producers: Stanley Kubrick Actors: Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance Scatman Crothers as...
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The Shining is coming to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights!
Nice! I don't know if you guys know this about me or not, but I live in Florida. Yes, poor me, let's move on. That said, we try to keep the horror spirit alive and well down here with such...
Posted 9 years ago
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Cult of Chucky will have a surreal The Shining-like feel
Posted 9 years ago
We let you guys know a week ago that Don Mancini's new CHILD'S PLAY flick had wrapped picture. Since then news has been quiet on the seventh sequel in the CHUCKY series. Until today, that is. Below you will find...
The Overlook Film Fest wrap-up
Posted 9 years ago
Just over a week ago, I received a late-evening email from one of my bosses at JoBlo/Arrow in the Head. In it, I was asked whether or not I’d like to fly to Oregon, where I’d be put up in...
Did you spot The Shining & IT easter eggs in The Dark Tower trailer?
Posted 9 years ago
“I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye. I do not shoot with my hand; I shoot with my mind. I do not...
Exclusive: Mick Garris on Post Mortem, Roger Corman & new anthology film!
Posted 9 years ago
I am a super fan of writer-director Mick Garris. The man started out making behind the scenes docs for the likes of such flicks as Joe Dante's THE HOWLING, John Carpenter's THE THING, and Richard Donner's THE GOONIES. From there,...
Top 10 Stephen King Movies of All Time
Posted 9 years ago
Stephen King is one of the most successful authors of all time. His novels and short stories have inspired dozens of feature films and television series. Two of his most beloved works, IT and THE DARK TOWER, are poised to...
The Shining E.P. and co-writer talk missing scenes, alternate ending
Posted 9 years ago
I'm assuming that anyone reading this article has either seen Stanley Kubrick's Stephen King-inspired 1980 classic THE SHINING by now or isn't particularly motivated to see it, since it's been available for thirty-seven years. So it's probably not necessary to...
Rumor: The Dark Tower film contains the Overlook Hotel?
Posted 9 years ago
The upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's THE DARK TOWER has been shrouded in secrecy. That all (somewhat) ended this past Monday where theater owners were given a sneak peek at the film at CinemaCon. There was plenty of badass footage...
Here is your official Castle Rock/Stephen King Universe cheat-sheet
Posted 9 years ago
We are all excited about the recently announced J.J. Abrams/Stephen King collaboration Hulu series CASTLE ROCK. All of us. One nation. Under God. That said, it can be damn hard trying to keep track of all King's stories, creations, and...
Pop-up Movie Facts: The Shining (video)
Posted 10 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...
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The epic journey for Odysseus to return home is shown in the new trailer for The Odyssey
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You can now get a better look at the many perilous obstacles that Matt Damon's Odysseus encounters on his journey home.
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David Fincher has made some questionable changes to Fight Club for the 4K release
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David Fincher’s Fight Club will be released on 4K Ultra HD next week, but it appears the director has been making some changes to the film.
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The Top 10 Sega Genesis Games Ranked
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We're back with a bold list that ranks the Top 10 Sega Genesis games, from beat 'em ups to platformers, musicals, and more!
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Evil Dead Burn trailer: the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride reaches theatres in July
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A full trailer has been unveiled for Sébastien Vaniček's Evil Dead Burn, which claims to be the most savage and terrifying entry yet
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The most-watched Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ might surprise you
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Nielsen releases data for the most-viewed Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ and the results are surprising, from a certain point of view.
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Five action stars who deserved bigger movies
Posted 5 days ago
In a world of Schwarzeneggers, Stallones and Van Dammes, there are more stars that could have graced us with big action classics.
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The Top 10 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Games Ranked
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With video games on the rise in Hollywood, we decided to look back on old school systems and rank the Top 10 Games of the NES era!
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Cliffhanger: How a Troubled Shoot Became a 90s Action Classic
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We take a deep dive into Sylvester Stallone's iconic 1993 adventure flick, Cliffhanger.
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5 Best-Selling Novels That Deserve a Film or Television Adaptation
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As Project Hail Mary continues to dominate the box office, we're taking a look at 5 other best-selling novels that deserve an adaptation.
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The Best Sword and Sorcery Movies
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We take a look at some of the best sword and sorcery movies, from hits like Conan the Barbarian to recent films like The Green Knight.
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins – a cult classic gets a beautiful 4K release
Posted 4 days ago
1985's would-be franchise starter, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, gets a nice 4K release from Kino Lorber.