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8.2/10 • 17K

1980-05-23 • 2h 24m

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A masterpiece of modern horror.

Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.

Directors
Stanley Kubrick
Editors
Ray Lovejoy

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  1. Jack Nicholson

    Jack Nicholson

    Jack Torrance

  2. Shelley Duvall

    Shelley Duvall

    Wendy Torrance

  3. Danny Lloyd

    Danny Lloyd

    Danny

  4. Scatman Crothers

    Scatman Crothers

    Hallorann

  5. Barry Nelson

    Barry Nelson

    Ullman

  6. Philip Stone

    Philip Stone

    Grady

  7. Joe Turkel

    Joe Turkel

    Lloyd

  8. Anne Jackson

    Anne Jackson

    Doctor

  9. Tony Burton

    Tony Burton

    Durkin

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Andres Gomez

Nov 5, 2012

10/10

A masterpiece. Kubrick chose a perfect cast and uses the timing and music to create a greatly opressing atmosphere. Nicholson is superb, but Duval and the kid are not less good.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$19,000,000.00
Revenue
$44,781,695.00
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