Perfect direction and an incredible performance from Jack Nicholson makes The Shining the greatest horror movie of all time as well as Stanley Kubrick's finest film and considering that he is the true master of his craft, that's saying a lot.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Spencer S on 15 Dec 2014.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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