The Shining, based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, is horror at its finest. Sure it’s got it’s token blood, but it doesn’t rely on the red stuff to shock and terrify. The power of The Shining is its subtle intensity. There is little violence because the movie just doesn’t need it. The whole film smacks of menace and all things sinister.

The real heat of The Shining – what really makes it work – is the combination of Jack Nicholson’s performance as Jack Torrance and Stanley Kubrick’s expert direction. The music only serves to further the intense mood of the film; cued absolutely perfectly to heighten every scene.

Quick Review: Just watch the movie. Seriously. If you haven’t seen it yet, you won’t be disappointed, and if you have, you know what I’m talking about. Near perfect.

Love the movie? Buy the DVD:

The Shining

Two Disc Special Edition:
The Shining (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Blu-Ray

The Shining [Blu-ray]

Get The Shining as Part of the Stanley Kubrick Collection (2001 A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut, Full Metal Jacket, The Shining, A Life in Pictures)
Stanley Kubrick: Warner Home Video Directors Series (2001 A Space Odyssey / A Clockwork Orange / Eyes Wide Shut unrated / Full Metal Jacket / The Shining / A Life in Pictures)

Want more from the King of Horror? Check out these great box sets!

Stephen King Gift Set (The Langoliers, The Stand, Golden Years)
Stephen King Gift Set (The Langoliers / The Stand / Golden Years)

Stephen King: 4 Film Favorites (Dreamcatcher, Dolores Claiborne, Cat’s Eye, Creepshow)
Stephen King: 4 Film Favorites (Dreamcatcher/Dolores Claiborne/Cat’s Eye/Creepshow)

Stephen King DVD Collector Set (Misery, The Dark Half, Needful Things, Carrie)
Stephen King DVD Collector Set (Misery / The Dark Half / Needful Things / Carrie)

Stephen King Thriller Collection (Dreamcatcher, The Shawshank Redemption, The Shining)
Stephen King Thriller Collection (3pc) (Slim)