Principal cast
Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance, Danny Lloyd as Danny, Scatman Crothers as Hallorann, and Barry Nelson as Ullman
Film 161 of 244 on the Screen Path
The Shining
A masterpiece of modern horror.
About the film
The Shining at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1980 film at stop 161 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
John Alcott (director of photography), Ray Lovejoy (editor), Rachel Elkind (original music composer), Wendy Carlos (original music composer), and Diane Johnson (screenplay)
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Release
- 1980-05-23
- Runtime
- 144 minutes
- Genres
- Horror and Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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