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The best part of the film is the need to still hide behind a cushion and to check carefully the bath before getting in and I never liked topiary anyway.
Personally I'd watch the dvd for itself before compering it to the novel - makes more sense to me on screen.... Read review
Recovering alcoholic Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) gets a job as caretaker at the ... more
deserted Overlook Hotel during the winter. He takes up residence with his wife, Wendy, and son, Danny, who experiences clairvoyant forebodings. As the bleak isolation of the Overlook Hotel begins to affect Jack's mind, Wendy begins to fear for her and Danny's lives.
Danny is only five years old but he is a 'shiner' aglow with psychic voltage. When his ... more
father becomes caretaker of an old hotel his visions grow out of control. Cut off by blizzards the hotel seems to develop an evil force and who are the mysterious guests in the supposedly empty hotel?
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In the exciting build-up to publication of Stephen King's new mainstream novel LISEY'S ... more
STORY Hodder are launching their King Classics Campaign -- starting with 6 of the most popular titles CARRIE THE SHINING BAG OF BONES CHRISTINE THE STAND MISERY. These titles will be published for the first time in B-format paperback in a stunning new livery.
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Continuing the epic tale begun in Book One of The Tamuli Domes of Fire! Prince Sparhawk ... more
and Queen Ehlana must remain with their retinue of Pandion Knights in the Eastern land of Daresia to assist the beleagured Emperor Sarabian. The rebellion against Sarabian within the walls of the famed pearl-encrusted city of Matherion was defeated. But Sarabian's enemies will regroup and plan an attack that will be less easily routed. Trolls despoil Atan in the North and vampires werewolves zombies ghouls and Ogres form a vast conspiracy to take over the Empire. Most disturbing of all are reported sightings of Shining Ones among the hordes. These luminous beings inspire more fear than the rest combined. Queen Ehlana has taken Sarabian in hand and is educating him in ruthless statecraft -- her skill in which has always inspired Sparhawk's admiration. The Pandion Knight meanwhile resurrects the Bhelliom -- with Flute's help (actually Sparhawk has no idea where it is but Flute fortunately does) -- and awaits the arrival of the full complement of Pandion Knights needed for the coming battle.The enemies of the Empire know that possession of the Bhelliom makes Sparhawk as dangerous as any god. But gods are among his foes. The outcome of the conflict is beyond the possibility of prediction! and while Sparhawk defends the far-flung Tamul Empire he cannot also protect his beautiful Queen. Continuing the epic tale begun in Book One of The Tamuli Domes of Fire!
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Production Year: 1980 - Horror - Director: Stanley Kubrick - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Advantages: Suspense, must have classic, good excuse to cuddle up Disadvantages: Some confusion to plot, need plenty of fingers to peep through & cushions
...originally sometime ago and love the fact that its on DVD. Nicholson in one of his best known roles of 'madness at its best'.
Can really identify with the 'cabin fever' feeling of a family 'trapped' together - something like Christmas here.
Great story, stunning backdrop and suspense until the very last shot.
Only justifies the Stephen King novel - book,film, dvd -ideal viewing.
The best part of the film is the need to ... more
Fantastic Stanley Kubrick at his best. Classic horror that I saw originally sometime ago and love the fact that its on DVD. Nicholson in one of his best known roles of 'madness at its best'. Can really identify with the 'cabin fever' feeling of a family 'trapped' together - something like Christmas here. Great story, stunning backdrop and suspense until the very last shot. Only justifies the Stephen King novel - book,film, dvd -ideal viewing. The best part of the film is the need to still hide behind a cushion and to check carefully the bath before getting in and I never liked topiary anyway. Personally I'd watch the dvd for itself before compering it to the novel - makes more sense to me on screen.
Advantages: Brilliantly written, fantastic acting, classic horror film Disadvantages: None that spring to mind
Kubrick (uncredited) as Smoking guest in ballroom
Based on a the novel written by Stephen King, produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, 115 minutes running time and certificate 18. First released in 1980 and digitally remastered for DVD in 2001.
What Its About
Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) goes for an interview at the overlook hotel, for the job of live in caretaker for the winter months while the hotel is closed, he gets the job and the film starts with Jack and his family, his wife and son, Danny, arriving on the last day of opening. The head chef, Dick Halloran, notices that Jack's son, Danny, is telepathic and tells him that he has a gift called 'shining', he also warns him against going near room 237.
Jack is a fictional writer and intends to write his novel whilst at the hotel, with all ...
Advantages: Great film! Disadvantages: Could have done with more extras
though.
Although I love this film I was disappointed when I finally read the book and realised just how much Kubrick had changed it for the film.
By all accounts King and Kubrick fell out about this, and since King has made sure he is always more fully involved in the look of films based on his books now, and due to the way this film was made he released his own television adaptation .
The changes do not stop the film from being very, very tense and totally watchable.
My only gripe about the DVD is the fact that it is (Or at least was) difficult to find for under 18 quid which I felt was a bit of a steep price for a 20 odd year old film with few extras on the DVD (Which for me is half the reason for buying a DVD).
Edit: The DVD has these extras:
Vivian Kubricks Behind The Scenes Documentary The Making Of The Shining ...
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Advantages: One of the better remakes around Disadvantages: Long
Based on the book written by Stephen King, the original film of The Shining was adapted as a TV mini series and is now out on DVD. The teleplay iteself was written by King and directed by Mick Garris, who has also worked on Sleepwalkers and The Stand (another 2 masterpieces by King). Yes it is on 2 discs, but one of these is a double sided DVD so, actually it is a 3 disc set.
Okay - you may have guessed it - I'm a Stephen King junkie! I love his books and love to watch films based on his books. But, though I do love his written work, I am still quite objective on the film and tv adaptations so will try to give an honest and unbiased opinion.
The DVDs themselves are housed in double cover, with card overlay. On opening the cover, you are greeted with the Scene Index (I did have this included but have taken it out as it is rather ...
Opening with spectacular aerial shots of a beautiful, mountainous landscape, Stanley Kubrick's horror classic THE SHINING, based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, sucks the viewer into his frightening tale with quiet, relaxing visuals - but the ominous soundtrack warns that all is not right at the gorgeous Overlook Hotel. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson at his eyebrow-raising best), a Vermont schoolteacher, accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the glorious early-20th-century resort that operates only in warm weather because the snowy roads deny access in the colder months. Jack brings his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), with him, as well as his young son, Danny (Danny Lloyd)--who brings with him a little boy named Tony who lives in his mouth. As the Torrances settle in for the long, lonely months ahead, strange, unexplainable things start occurring in the hotel--and in every scene Jack seems to be growing a little more evil and dangerous... With superb camerawork (the Steadicam follows the evil through narrow hallways and ornate rooms), extraordinary sound detail (the scene in which Danny rides his Big Wheel across the Overlook's hardwood and carpeted floors is an aural classic), and a terrifying score (based on the work of Bela Bartok), THE SHINING is an unforgettable masterpiece, a psychological supernatural thriller featuring outstanding performances from Nicholson and Duvall--and a cast of dead twin girls and suicidal ax-murdering ghosts, among other bloodcurdling figures.
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