Review of The Shining (1980) by Arostislavna — 08 Dec 2021

An all time classic horror/thriller. Everything from the unique locations, and color palate is perfection.

This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Arostislavna on 08 Dec 2021.

The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.

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