Second only to "the Exorcist" in the Horror pantheon. The movie is a masterpiece of atmosphere and manages to steadily build on a suffocating sense of dread throughout. It is really more like a recorded nightmare than a movie.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Greghowardbell on 28 Oct 2015.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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