The Shining

1980 film directed by Stanley Kubrick
Movie film Q186341
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The Shining

Summary

The Shining is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The Shining's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick[4].
  • Diane Johnson wrote the screenplay for The Shining[5].
  • Stanley Kubrick wrote the screenplay for The Shining[6].
  • Stephen King wrote the screenplay for The Shining[7].
  • The Shining's composer is recorded as Wendy Carlos[8].
  • The Shining is associated with the New Hollywood movement[9].
  • The Shining's genre is horror film[10].
  • The Shining's genre is psychological horror film[11].
  • The Shining's genre is drama film[12].
  • The Shining's genre is film based on a novel[13].
  • The Shining's genre is mystery film[14].
  • The Shining's genre is ghost film[15].
  • The Shining's genre is supernatural horror film[16].
  • The Shining's genre is thriller film[17].
  • The Shining's genre is psychological thriller film[18].
  • The Shining's genre is psychological drama film[19].
  • The Shining's genre is suspense film[20].
  • The Shining's based on is recorded as The Shining[21].
  • The Shining was followed by Doctor Sleep[22].
  • A cast member of The Shining was Jack Nicholson[23].
  • A cast member of The Shining was Shelley Duvall[24].
  • A cast member of The Shining was Danny Lloyd[25].
  • A cast member of The Shining was Scatman Crothers[26].
  • A cast member of The Shining was Barry Nelson[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The Shining was produced by Stanley Kubrick[28]. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick[4]. Screenwriters include Diane Johnson[5], Stanley Kubrick[6], and Stephen King[7]. Cast members include Jack Nicholson[23], Shelley Duvall[24], Danny Lloyd[25], Scatman Crothers[26], Barry Nelson[27], and Philip Stone[29].

Publication

Publication dates include May 23, 1980[30], November 7, 1980[31], September 26, 1980[32], October 16, 1980[33], December 13, 1980[34], and 1980[35]. The original language of The Shining was English[36]. Genres include horror film[10], psychological horror film[11], drama film[12], film based on a novel[13], mystery film[14], and ghost film[15]. It is part of National Film Registry[37]. It was distributed by video on demand[38].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include supernatural[39], alcoholism[40], horror film[41], and social isolation[42]. The Shining is associated with the New Hollywood movement[9].

Reception

Reviews include 8.5/10[43], 68/100[44], and 84%[45].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Shining was followed by Doctor Sleep[22].

Why It Matters

The Shining has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.
  28. [37] . loc.gov. Retrieved . loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [36] . wikidata.org.
  30. [38] . wikidata.org.
  31. [43] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [44] . wikidata.org.
  33. [45] . wikidata.org.
  34. [30] . Box Office Mojo. wikidata.org.
  35. [31] . wikidata.org.
  36. [32] . Swedish Film Database. wikidata.org.
  37. [33] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [34] . wikidata.org.
  39. [35] . wikidata.org.
  40. [39] . wikidata.org.
  41. [40] . wikidata.org.
  42. [41] . wikidata.org.
  43. [42] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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