The Shining (1980)

[The Sovereign]

Originally Posted by eiknarf

I'm jealous.
You mean you saw it in theaters in 1980!???!

I did. Was only 16 at the time - please don't do the math - but it was an amazing experience. Back then, there were very few multi-screen theatres, so most were either single or double. This one happened to be at a double screen theatre but it was huge and extremely well suited for the cinematography of The Shining. Particularly memorable were those opening shots, those elevators, the hedge maze and those frightening little girls.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

The trailer for this film that is on the blu ray is incredible. I've always loved the score during it. Very eerie.

[rroeder]

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

I did. Was only 16 at the time - please don't do the math - but it was an amazing experience. Back then, there were very few multi-screen theatres, so most were either single or double. This one happened to be at a double screen theatre but it was huge and extremely well suited for the cinematography of The Shining. Particularly memorable were those opening shots, those elevators, the hedge maze and those frightening little girls.

Same age here missed it by one year! I tried for weeks to find someone of age to take me I was actually real close to sneaking in but it didn't work out

I saw a ton of classic movies in the coming years tho!

Shining is my favorite horror movie I think

[shinobipopcorn]

I think the only part that disturbed me (or creeped, but not outright scared me) when I first watched it was the scene in the maze at the end, with the sudden reveal. I find it strange that the image has achieved memetic status now.

[Bobbyjoe766]

The opening aerial shot and score are very creepy.

[ROSS.T.G.]

I really like The Shinning but I don't know if I would say it's the best horror movie. Because I love horror so much I don't think I choose a favourite. It's up there for me though as one of them.

[gambit64]

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

I did. Was only 16 at the time - please don't do the math - but it was an amazing experience. Back then, there were very few multi-screen theatres, so most were either single or double. This one happened to be at a double screen theatre but it was huge and extremely well suited for the cinematography of The Shining. Particularly memorable were those opening shots, those elevators, the hedge maze and those frightening little girls.

I also was 16 at the time, but, unfortunately, could not get to see it on the big screen.

[nofear6061]

I'm one of those weirdos who actually prefers the miniseries.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by nofear6061

I'm one of those weirdos who actually prefers the miniseries.

[horroru]

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

I did. Was only 16 at the time - please don't do the math - but it was an amazing experience. Back then, there were very few multi-screen theatres, so most were either single or double. This one happened to be at a double screen theatre but it was huge and extremely well suited for the cinematography of The Shining. Particularly memorable were those opening shots, those elevators, the hedge maze and those frightening little girls.

I was 14 at the time, and my parents wouldn't take me, but my Grandfather did - he knew I loved horror movies.
I had already ready the novel, so the film creeped me out a bit I think the biggest shock for me was when , unlike in the novel .

[OneWayFilms]

Originally Posted by nofear6061

I'm one of those weirdos who actually prefers the miniseries.

I tried, I REALLY tried to like the miniseries, but that kid was the most ANNOYING child actor I ever saw in my WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE.

[Michael24]

I thought the mini-series was terrific (certainly a far more faithful adaptation of the novel), with my only complaint being the final scene where Danny sees the ghost of Jack, a la Return of the Jedi. Given how closely the rest of the mini-series follows the book, I'm not sure why they changed that final scene.

[Baron Blood]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

And this claim always baffles me. I still get scared at an effective horror film and most adults I know do. I wouldn't be a fan of horror if I didn't get scared, what would be the point ?

I have friends who don't like horror because they don't like being scared and they find them too much. I think you are in a minority there.

The point???
How about enjoying a well made film with great atmosphere?

[Baron Blood]

Originally Posted by brian9229

I think maybe you're not allowing yourself to be fully immersed in any said horror film. Like you're keeping your guard up or something like that. There have been 2 or 3 instances when I was genuinely scared briefly by the film.(one instance was indeed The Shining) I think it partly comes down to what I already said, go in with a completely open mind and let the film take you on it's journey. And, age smage, adults can just as easily get scared as kids. It might just take the right film.

I've watched horror films since I was six.
I'm now 55 and I do mainly watch them alone at night with the lights out.

Here's a tip for some of you guys...
Keep telling yourself "it's only a film...it's only a film"

[Todd Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Baron Blood

I've watched horror films since I was six.
I'm now 55 and I do mainly watch them alone at night with the lights out.

Here's a tip for some of you guys...
Keep telling yourself "it's only a film...it's only a film"

You seem to think that people who enjoy getting emotionally engaged with a film can't tell the difference between reality and fiction then ?

[Todd Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Michael24

I thought the mini-series was terrific (certainly a far more faithful adaptation of the novel), with my only complaint being the final scene where Danny sees the ghost of Jack, a la Return of the Jedi. Given how closely the rest of the mini-series follows the book, I'm not sure why they changed that final scene.

The mini series was more faithful to the plot, but didn't capture the horror of the novel because of the restrictions of network television. It's pretty toothless.

[javy]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

....can't tell the difference between reality and fiction then ?

Who said there was one?

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Anyway, The Shining is my second favorite Kubrick.

1. 2001
2. The Shining
3. The Killing
4. Lolita
5. Eyes Wide Shut
6. Paths of Glory
7. Dr Strangelove
8. Barry Lyndon
9. A Clockwork Orange
10. Killers Kiss
11. Full Metal Jacket

I've never seen Spartacus or Fear and Desire. I blame Kubrick.

[myway]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

The mini series was more faithful to the plot, but didn't capture the horror of the novel because of the restrictions of network television. It's pretty toothless.

This. I'd just add that but for the Movie, the Miniseries might be enjoying greater esteem. It's certainly no Salem's Lot or even It but it's still very above average imo.

[Axl Rose]

The only thing good about the mini-series is Rebecca De Mornay is in it.

Its otherwise dreadful.

[Baron Blood]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

You seem to think that people who enjoy getting emotionally engaged with a film can't tell the difference between reality and fiction then ?

???
It was a joke!
Did you miss the smiley face?

As I already said I'm a bit jealous.

But saying there's no point to watching a horror film if you don't get scared is idiotic.

btw~ I made a mistake...the saying is "It's only a movie"
Perhaps you don't know the history of horror trailers