The Shining (1980)

Jack Torrance descends into madness -- terrorizing his wife and young son -- after living at a deserted and eerie hotel during its off season.

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Tony Burton, Scatman Crothers, Joe Turkel, Philip Stone, Anne Jackson, Barry Nelson, Danny Lloyd, Lia Beldam, Shelley Duvall
Runtime: 01h 59m
Type: Movie

The Shining (1980)

Jack Torrance descends into madness -- terrorizing his wife and young son -- after living at a deserted and eerie hotel during its off season.

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Tony Burton, Scatman Crothers, Joe Turkel, Philip Stone, Anne Jackson, Barry Nelson, Danny Lloyd, Lia Beldam, Shelley Duvall
Runtime: 01h 59m
Type: Movie
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