I never read the novel though I hear it differs from it, and King was noted to dislike the film version.
The movie is about Jack, and his wife Wendy and their son Danny. Jack just got a new job to be a caretaker during the lonely winter months of a hotel that can't be traveled to during snowstorms.
Before everyone leaves besides Jack and company, Danny gets a surprise from Dick Hollaran who tells him that he "shines" just like him. Danny has psychic powers, which come in handy later in the novel.
The hotel is filled with ghosts and dark memories. Like the 2 girls above who were murdered by their father who was caretaker just like Jack.
Seeing Jack descend into madness is the majority of the film. More of a drama movie during these parts than a traditional horror film.
He even meets the old ghosts of the hotel, back when the place was busting with people during the roaring 20's.
He even meets the worst dad in the world next to himself.
Once Jack is possessed by the hotel, the movie becomes a suspense horror film. Even though Wendy and Danny have their own means of defense (Wendy with knives and bats, and Danny with his Shining), you fear for them most of the film, and you can't help but wonder what happens next. It is truly one of the best movies in the horror genre.
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