The Shining

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The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Though it had mixed reviews from the critics upon its release it was wildly popular with moviegoers and financially successful. It is now frequently ranked as one of the best horror films as well as one of the greatest films in history and its iconic and surreal imagery is deeply embedded throughout popular culture, althoug... more
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  • 1980

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R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 59 min

Estimated budget:

  • 15,000,000 (US$)

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  • Stanley Kubrick's The Shining

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Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was an American director, writer, producer, and photographer of films, who lived in England during most of the last 40 years of his career. Kubrick was noted for the scrupulous care with which he chose his subjects, his slow method of working, the...

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  • 1 h 59 min
  • EU
  • 2 h 26 min
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  • 15,000,000

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  • 1981

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The Shining

The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. The title was inspired by the John Lennon song "Instant Karma!", which contained the line "We all shine on…". It was King's third published novel, and first hardback bestseller, and the success of the book firmly established King...

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