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The Shining (miniseries)
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The Shining is a 1997 three-episode horror television miniseries based on the 1977 Stephen King novel of the same name. Directed by Mick Garris from King's teleplay, it is the second adaptation of Kin
Promotional poster
Promotional poster
Steven Weber was finally cast as Jack Torrance after the casting team went through a rough time finding an actor for the character.
Steven Weber was finally cast as Jack Torrance after the casting team went through a rough time finding an actor for the character.
The miniseries was filmed at The Stanley Hotel, the source material's inspiration.
The miniseries was filmed at The Stanley Hotel, the source material's inspiration.
Steve Johnson and his XFX team handled the effects of The Shining.
Steve Johnson and his XFX team handled the effects of The Shining.
The Shining (film)
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The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. It is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel and stars Jack Nicholson,
The Shining (miniseries)
…based on the 1977 Stephen King novel of the same name. Directed by Mick Garris from King's teleplay, it is the second adaptation of King's book after the 1980 film by Stanley Kubrick and was written and produced by King due to his dissatisfaction with Kubrick's version. The miniseries was shot at The Stanley Hotel…
UK theatrical release poster
UK theatrical release poster
The film's most famous scene, when Jack places his face through the broken door and says, "Here's Johnny!", which echoes scenes in both D. W. Griffith
The film's most famous scene, when Jack places his face through the broken door and says, "Here's Johnny!", which echoes scenes in both D. W. Griffith's Broken Blossoms (1919) and the 1921 Swedish horror film The Phantom Carriage.
For the ending, Nicholson's face was superimposed over this authentic 1921 dance picture.
For the ending, Nicholson's face was superimposed over this authentic 1921 dance picture.
Saint Mary Lake with its Wild Goose Island is seen during the opening scene of The Shining.
Saint Mary Lake with its Wild Goose Island is seen during the opening scene of The Shining.