Synopses & Reviews
First published in 1977, The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, his loyal wife, and their uniquely gifted son slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the Overlook Hotel's past are revealed, and the hotel itself attempts to claim the very souls of the Torrance family. Adapted into a cinematic masterpiece of horror by legendary director Stanley Kubrick -- featuring an unforgettable performance by a demonic Jack Nicholson -- The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia.
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The New York Times Horror at an unflagging pace....scary!
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Nashville Banner This chilling novel will haunt you, and make your blood run cold and your heart race with fear.
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Cosmopolitain Guaranteed to frighten you into fits....freezing terror....with a climax tha is literally explosive.
About the Author
Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent novel
11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by
The New York Times Book Review and won the
Los Angeles Times Prize. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.
Campbell Scott directed the film
Off The Map, and received the best actor award from the National Board of Review for his performance in
Roger Dodger. His other films include
The Secret Lives of Dentists, The Dying Gaul, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle and
Big Night, which he also co-directed.