Watched "The Shining"(1980) - Camera work is amazing and reminds of Jonathan Demme's take on full frontal facing of actors in "The silence of lambs". It might have being the most horrifying movies of its time but fails to impress me, for instance the Overlook doesnt establish the spookiness required. The fact the lights are always on and electricity full fledged during the storm, hinders you at some point. Jack nicholson is superb as neurotic father & husband. Escpecially the continous scene on the staircase...he is at his best. It is best for its direction which was achieved rarely at that time and with minimalistic props or horrid make-up effects which was generally the trend of 80s horror movies. Nevertheless "The shining" laid foundation for a different kind of horror genre for sure....but reading stephen king's novel will be a added advantage or supportive enough to experience the horror...
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