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The Shining

1980 · 2h 24m · Thriller · Horror

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Steady, intense horror with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that gets under your skin.

92/100
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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.

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92/100
MUST WATCH
MUST WATCHJack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for…

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a supernatural story built around unease and escalating threat
02A substantial 144-minute commitment and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 8.2/10 TMDB audience score across 19,355 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Shining?

The Shining belongs in your night if you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a substantial 144-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The signals are strong enough to make this one of the easier calls in the queue.

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PERFECT IF

01you want supernatural tension and an atmosphere that can get under your skin
02you want a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you want a substantial 144-minute commitment

THINK TWICE IF

01you are avoiding supernatural or frightening material tonight
02you do not have room for a 144-minute movie tonight
03you are avoiding strong scares

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary10/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Stanley Kubrick portrait
Stanley KubrickDirector
Jack Nicholson portrait
Jack NicholsonJack Torrance
Shelley Duvall portrait
Shelley DuvallWendy Torrance
Danny Lloyd portrait
Danny LloydDanny
Scatman Crothers portrait
Scatman CrothersHallorann
Barry Nelson portrait
Barry NelsonUllman
Philip Stone portrait
Philip StoneGrady
Joe Turkel portrait
Joe TurkelLloyd
Anne Jackson portrait
Anne JacksonDoctor
Tony Burton portrait
Tony BurtonDurkin