The Differences Between 'The Shining' Book and Film

This chapter discusses the significant differences between Stephen King's novel 'The Shining' and Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation. It explores King's desires for a traditional horror film while Kubrick incorporates slasher film elements, and delves into the big questions and theories surrounding the movie. The chapter also highlights King's belief in how good people turn evil and Kubrick's atheistic view that people are intrinsically evil.