When thinking about Halloween and the dark, eerie times we
live in, it is hard not to search for that perfect supernatural horror flick to
make you look over your shoulder. While these are becoming rare, some classics leave
a lasting impression. Being in a Stanley
Kubrick mood, I decided to take a trip down memory lane to 1980, and his
classic, The Shining.
Plot/ A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter
where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while
his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future.
The adaptation of the Stephen King classic may be one of the
best horror / supernatural movies of the 1980s. While King was not a fan of
Kubricks’ vision, it is truly a masterpiece. The atmosphere is dark and
foreboding, the acting is outstanding, the cinematography is amazing, and the
scripting perfect for the downward spiral into an abyss. Sure, there were some
slow moments, but those are easily overlooked. In the end, The Shining is one
of the most frightening films from my youth and one that stands-up to the test
of time. If you have not ventured into this masterpiece, you are wrong. This is
a must see for all horror fans.
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