After having over a meter (3 feet for my fellow Americans) of snow fall on us in just a few days, the isolated and trapped feeling gave us great cause to want to watch the ultimate cabin fever-in the depth of winter film. Regardless of how many times one has seen The Shining, it never loses that overwhelming sense of dread.

As soon as Jack Torrance is in frame, that uneasy feeling takes over. I feel as though I wish I could warn all of the other characters in the movie to walk on eggshells, don't upset him! Maybe you shouldn't talk to him right now! Can't you see it! Just leave him alone! There has never been another character…

Jack, Wendy, and Danny spending the winter at the Overlook Hotel. The interview. Fuckin' Tony. Cabin fuckin' Fever. Blood. Closing day. High elevation. Cannibals. Darts. Twins. The Gold Room. Fuckin' Dick. Danny loves Ketchup. TANG. The Shine. Fuck you Room 237! Power fuckin' Wheels. A typewriter. Wall ball. Mini-maze. Jack the Grouch. Jack's sweater. High-tech audio equipment. O-VER. The way Danny closes his eyes. Mickey Mouse. Awesome fuckin' carpet. Losing your fuckin' mind. Jack's fuckin' eyes. Jack's fuckin' laugh. Lloyd's wise words. A confession. Foxy paintings. Tits in the water. Fuck you mirror! Olive fuckin' Oyl. Jeeves. Red, Red, Rum. The trance. A jet plane. Rocky's corner man. Road Runner. Louisville Slugger. Dull fuckin' Jack. Stairs. Trapped. Snow. A big-ass…

This is the third time I watch The Shining and nothing beats seeing one of my favorite horror films beautifully restored in 4K resolution on the big screen. The theater was packed and when those incredible aerial shots accompanied by a haunting score started I could already feel my blood pumping, being absolutely in awe. The third time's the charm indeed and my appreciation of The Shining just kept growing each viewing until I finally realized I had to give it a deserving full score. There are so many ingenious allegories and creepy moments that still manage to be quite disturbing in the present day. Also, this is one of the few horror films that have really memorable performances and…

What defines the greatest horror film of all time? Is it the film that most unsettles and terrifies you? Is it the film that rewards repeat viewings, never diluting the film’s impact no matter how many times you watch it? Or is it the film so expertly crafted whether it be the tight plotting, career defining performances or flawless direction, that it comes close to perfection? Whatever way you define greatness The Shining inevitably comes out on top.

I have vivid memories of watching Kubrick’s masterpiece for the first time. Like all the best horror experiences I was far too young to really watch it, and despite hearing stories about it in the playground, nothing can really prepare you for…

My first time experiencing this movie and Stanley Kubrick and wheeeew. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long. 


The Shining is a masterclass in filmmaking and undoubtedly one of the greatest horror movies ever made. Right from the beginning, there’s a sense of unease dripping through the frame, and that unsettling feeling only intensified as we arrive to the Overlook hotel. Accompanying the stunning cinematography is the score, oh boooyyy, the score. It’s freaky, dreadful, and even overbearing at times, but it adds so much to the atmosphere, putting you constantly on edge. The tension rises and rises throughout the movie, to the point of suffocating, and it is only until the very end that you get a chance…