If you like watching horror movies, then today we have brought for you such a tremendous movie which will really shake you to the core. We are talking about ‘The Shining’, which is counted among the most scary and iconic films of Hollywood. The story and atmosphere of this film is such that you may get goosebumps while watching it.
This is the reason why even after years this film remains quite popular among the audience. If you have not seen it yet, now is the right opportunity to watch it on OTT. Let us know on which platform you can watch this film.
story of the film
‘The Shining’ is based on the 1977 novel by writer Stephen King. The story of this film revolves around writer Jack Torrance and his family. He goes with his family to take care of the ‘Overlook Hotel’ which is closed in winter. Slowly strange incidents start happening in that hotel surrounded by snow. The hotel’s old and scary history comes to light, which begins to affect Jack’s mind. On the other hand, his son Danny feels the danger coming from his power.
film cast
- The Shining is a cult classic psychological horror film, released in 1980.
- This film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
- The film stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers in lead roles.
Let us tell you, initially the film got mixed response from critics, but with time the film became a cult film. It has received an excellent rating of 83% from critics and 93% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The rating of ‘The Shining’ on IMDb is 8.4/10.
Budget and collection of the film
Talking about the budget and earnings of the film, according to media reports, the budget of the film is said to be around 19 million dollars. At the same time, it earned around 45 to 50 million dollars worldwide.
Where can you watch the film on OTT?
If you are fond of horror films, then you can watch this 144-minute film on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.
