Shining

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In Stephen King's 'The Shining,' Jack Torrance takes a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, hoping to rekindle his writing career and reconnect with his family.

However, the hotel has a dark history and malevolent forces that begin to prey on Jack's sanity.

As the isolation and supernatural influences intensify, Jack descends into madness, terrorizing his wife and son.

The novel explores themes of isolation, addiction, and the destructive power of the past.

King masterfully builds tension and dread, creating a chilling and unforgettable tale of psychological horror.

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Stephen King - eine Abrechnung mit linkem Horror / Mit Schattenmacher | Thymos Podcast #20

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