The Shining (1980)

The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a psychological horror masterpiece based on Stephen King's novel. It follows writer Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) as he becomes the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel, where supernatural forces and cabin fever drive him to madness. Renowned for its eerie atmosphere, iconic performances, and unsettling imagery—like the "Here's Johnny!" scene and twin girls—the film's slow-building tension and ambiguous horror elements have cemented its status as a classic. Though initially divisive, The Shining is now widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made.