"Darling, I'm not gonna hurt you. I'm just gonna bash your brains in." The film really shows how much a movie’s music and visuals can contribute to making it exceptional. I share Stephen King’s feeling that Jack Nicholson seemed unhinged from the start, which lessened the impact of his descent into insanity. Still, that's something you could overlook because of all the memorable moments that are skillfully…

With the release of Doctor Sleep, a sequel arriving nearly 40 years after its predecessor, it feels like an opportune moment to revisit The Shining, considered by many to be one of the greatest horror films ever made and showcasing the work of a truly influential director, Stanley Kubrick. I realize that offering spoiler-free thoughts about a film from 1980 might seem odd, but there are still people who haven’t seen …

This is likely the best version of a Stephen King story that’s been made into a movie; I don’t care for most of them, to be honest, with only a couple standing out. It had been quite some time since I last saw this film—possibly around ten years—and while I certainly found it enjoyable and appreciated Nicholson's performance later in the story, his portrayal didn't entirely convince me at first. Nevertheless, the mov…

This rum is red, man! Even though Stephen King has expressed dissatisfaction with Stanley Kubrick's film version of his book, The Shining (1980) has become a success both with critics and audiences. It might not align with what King envisioned, but it’s certainly a well-crafted movie—a combination of striking visuals and dread, utilizing impressive methods alongside straightforward yet impactful moments of fea…

This film is truly exceptional. Kubrick assembled an ideal group of performers, and he employs the pacing and musical score to generate a powerfully suffocating feeling. Nicholson delivers a remarkable performance, though Duval and the young actor are equally impressive.