JoBlo Originals
10 Scary Movie Moments That Traumatized Us As Kids
Posted 1 day ago
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
Genres:
JoBlo's Rating
Synopsis
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.
Top Stories
JoBlo Originals
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
JoBlo Originals
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
Buy Links
Reviews
Horror Movie Reviews
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...
Movie Posters
Cool Videos Exclusive: Top Ten Horror Movie Masks
Posted 10 years ago
To all you youngins out there getting dressed up as your Ken Bones, your Justin Biebers and your general corner prostitutes for Halloween I say this: You’re doing it wrong! Halloween is a time for scaring children, making friends at...
Here’s Johnny! The Shining to return to theaters this October
Posted 10 years ago
Come play with us, America! Stanley Kubrick's classic Stephen King adaptation THE SHINING is returning to theaters this October, as if we didn't already have enough to do this year. Fathom Events is bringing the horror classic to screens nationwide on Sunday,...
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...
DVD/Blu-ray Release Dates: SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2016
Posted 10 years ago
And just like that, summer’s about done. Where in the name of Sam Raimi does the time go? Oh well, us horror hounds love the fall, so let’s do a DVD/Blu-ray update for September and October! In September, we have...
Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Aquaman, Breaking Bad, It, Pokémon
Posted 10 years ago
Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...
Top 10 Political Horror Flicks!
Posted 10 years ago
Say friends, in this ever turbulent ELECTION YEAR, who’s set to get their PURGE on this weekend? We recommend doing so, solely at the movies, as James DeMonaco’s third entry is likely the sterling standout of the entire franchise. That...
Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Angry Birds, Preacher, Zootopia
Posted 10 years ago
Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...
Where in the Horror are they Now? Shelley Duvall!
Posted 10 years ago
SHELLEY DUVALL THEN: There are performances in horror that truly stand out for audiences. Good or bad, they leave an impression, and today I thought would be nice to revisit one of those iconic turns. Yet for this accomplished actress,...
It’s the Booze Talkin’, They’d better not f*ck up The Shining sequel!
Posted 10 years ago
Who will ever forget the first time they witnessed THE SHINING. This masterwork from the legendary Stanley Kubrick is a terrifying journey that features an iconic performance from Jack Nicholson, and some of the creepiest imagery you will ever see...
The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep is getting a film adaptation
Posted 10 years ago
DOCTOR SLEEP, Stephen King's sequel to his iconic novel THE SHINING, was published in 2013, thirty-six years after its 1977 predecessor. Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of THE SHINING was released in 1980, so it would be a perfect parallel if the...
Popular News
Movie Trailers
The epic journey for Odysseus to return home is shown in the new trailer for The Odyssey
Posted 1 day ago
You can now get a better look at the many perilous obstacles that Matt Damon's Odysseus encounters on his journey home.
Movie News
David Fincher has made some questionable changes to Fight Club for the 4K release
Posted 23 hours ago
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.
JoBlo Originals
The Top 10 Sega Genesis Games Ranked
Posted 4 days ago
We're back with a bold list that ranks the Top 10 Sega Genesis games, from beat 'em ups to platformers, musicals, and more!
Horror Movie Trailers
Evil Dead Burn trailer: the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride reaches theatres in July
Posted 1 day ago
A full trailer has been unveiled for Sébastien Vaniček's Evil Dead Burn, which claims to be the most savage and terrifying entry yet
Movie News
The most-watched Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ might surprise you
Posted 2 days ago
Nielsen releases data for the most-viewed Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ and the results are surprising, from a certain point of view.
Breaking News
JoBlo Originals
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.
JoBlo Originals
The Top 10 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Games Ranked
Posted 1 week ago
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!
JoBlo Originals
Cliffhanger: How a Troubled Shoot Became a 90s Action Classic
Posted 1 week ago
We take a deep dive into Sylvester Stallone's iconic 1993 adventure flick, Cliffhanger.
JoBlo Originals
5 Best-Selling Novels That Deserve a Film or Television Adaptation
Posted 1 month ago
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.
Movie News
The Best Sword and Sorcery Movies
Posted 2 days ago
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.
JoBlo Originals
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.