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The Shining

Stanley Kubrick / GB, US, 1980 / 146 min.

Stanley Kubrick turned Stephen King's horror story into a nerve-racking film full of misanthropic undertones, starring Nicholson as a psychotic writer in the throes of a marital crisis. 4K remastering - in an extended cut of 144 minutes - to mark the 40th anniversary of this iconic horror masterpiece.

poster The Shining (40th anniversary extended edition) (Stanley Kubrick, GB/US 1980)

Kubrick worked three years on his by now legendary film on the destruction of the family. He had the sets for the hotel constructed in the studio and abundantly experimented with the Steadicam.

4k remastered version.

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Persons under 16 years must be accompanied by an adultThis movie contains scenes of violenceScenes from this movie may cause fearThis movie contains foul language

Director

Stanley Kubrick

Production year

1980

Country

GB, US

Original title

The Shining

Length

146 min.

Language

English

Subtitles

NLD

Format

DCP

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