The Shining
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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]