Review of The Shining (1980) by Peter Bradshaw for The Guardian — 11 Sep 1987
The unhurried pace, extended dialogue scenes and those sudden, sinister inter-titles ("One Month Later", "4pm") contribute to the insidious unease. Nicholson's performance as the abusive father who is tipped over the edge is a thrillingly scabrous, black-comic turn, and the final shot of his face in daylight is a masterstroke.
..Deeply scary and strange.
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This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Peter Bradshaw and published by The Guardian on 11 Sep 1987.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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