#1479
Mentioned in 16 episodes

The Shining

Book • 1977
In 'The Shining,' Stephen King tells the story of the Torrance family—Jack, Wendy, and their young son Danny—who move into the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies.

Jack, a recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer, takes the job as the hotel's winter caretaker to overcome his personal demons and reconnect with his family.

However, the hotel, with its dark and violent history, exerts a malevolent influence on Jack, exploiting his weaknesses and threatening his family.

Danny, who possesses psychic abilities known as 'the shining,' is particularly vulnerable to the hotel's supernatural forces.

As the winter isolates them, the family faces terrifying events that culminate in a tragic confrontation with the hotel's evil presence.

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Sean Carroll
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Joe Rogan
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while discussing Stephen King's bibliography and prolific output.
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as one of his favorite movies of all time.
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, referencing a list of five Stephen King books recommended by SlashFilm.
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Glen Weldon
as an example of a film with thematic clarity.
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as an example of a Stephen King adaptation widely known in pop culture.
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as an easy-to-read and entertaining book for new readers.
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im Zusammenhang mit Kubricks Verfilmung des Horrorromans.
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Jesse Cox
while discussing a spooky experience.
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