The Shining
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The Shining
Summary
The Shining is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 0.33% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121,788 views/month, #306 of 94,065).[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].
- The Shining's composer is recorded as Wendy Carlos[7].
- The Shining is associated with the New Hollywood movement[8].
- The Shining's genre is horror film[9].
- The Shining's genre is psychological horror film[10].
- The Shining's genre is drama film[11].
- The Shining's genre is mystery film[12].
- The Shining's genre is ghost film[13].
- The Shining's genre is supernatural horror film[14].
- The Shining's genre is thriller film[15].
- The Shining's genre is psychological thriller film[16].
- The Shining's genre is psychological drama film[17].
- The Shining's genre is suspense film[18].
- The Shining's based on is recorded as The Shining[19].
- The Shining was followed by Doctor Sleep[20].
- A cast member of The Shining was Jack Nicholson[21].
- A cast member of The Shining was Shelley Duvall[22].
- A cast member of The Shining was Danny Lloyd[23].
- A cast member of The Shining was Scatman Crothers[24].
- A cast member of The Shining was Barry Nelson[25].
- A cast member of The Shining was Philip Stone[26].
- A cast member of The Shining was Joe Turkel[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] and Stanley Kubrick[6]. Cast members include Jack Nicholson[21], Shelley Duvall[22], Danny Lloyd[23], Scatman Crothers[24], Barry Nelson[25], and Philip Stone[26].
Publication
Publication dates include May 23, 1980[29], November 7, 1980[30], September 26, 1980[31], October 16, 1980[32], December 13, 1980[33], and 1980[34]. The original language of The Shining was English[35]. Genres include horror film[9], psychological horror film[10], drama film[11], mystery film[12], ghost film[13], and supernatural horror film[14]. It is part of National Film Registry[36]. It was distributed by video on demand[37].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include supernatural[38], alcoholism[39], horror film[40], and social isolation[41]. The Shining is associated with the New Hollywood movement[8].
Reception
Reviews include 8.5/10[42], 68/100[43], and 84%[44].
Adaptations and Inspiration
The Shining was followed by Doctor Sleep[20].
Why It Matters
The Shining ranks in the top 0.33% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121,788 views/month, #306 of 94,065).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] It is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]