Movies like The Shining

Key Features:: Isolation, Psychological horror, Supernatural horror, Paranormal, Madness, Marital breakdown, Haunted hotel, Telekinesis, Alcoholism, Writers block, Slow burn, Cult classic, Director-driven, Violence-high
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven, stylized
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Fans of psychological thrillers, Viewers seeking suspenseful experiences, Those interested in character-driven stories
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Dread → Terror

The Shining

1980-05-23

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.

Genres

Horror, Thriller

Cast

Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson, Tony Burton, Lia Beldam

Crew

Diane Johnson, Stanley Kubrick, Stanley Kubrick

Rating

★8.2(18345 votes)