Summary
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
Details
Release Date: May 23, 1980
Runtime: 144 minutes
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 8.2/10 (17865 votes)
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