Having read the book, i went with great anticipation. Nov 05, 2019 stephen king famously doesnt care for director stanley kubricks 1980 adaptation of his classic horror novel the shining, about a family threatened by supernatural spirits and the father. Storm of the century full movie stephen king youtube. Apr 06, 20 a t book readings, stephen king sometimes tells a story about his only preproduction discussion for the 1980 film adaptation of the shining. Oct 29, 2019 author stephen king famously hates stanley kubricks iconic 1980 movie version of the shining, for a number of reasons. A fan edit of stephen kings the shining, hope you enjoy. Why does stephen king hate stanley kubricks the shining so much. Stephen kings the shining dvd, 2003, 2disc set for sale. Published in 1977, the shining was king s third full length novel, and like most of his work, didnt take that long to become a film. In the novel, there is no hedge maze, but a garden full of giant topiary. Stephen kings the shining two disc special edition.
The music video for spit it out, recorded by nu metal band slipknot, pays homage to stanley kubricks adaptation of the shining. He lives there, isolated, with his wife wendy and his young son danny. Stephen king is behind many hit movies like it, the shinning and new movie doctor sleep but how does he really feel about them. With kathy bates, frank darabont, mick garris, tom hanks. Its no secret that stephen king disliked the changes director stanley kubrick made for the shining movie, but kubrick once outlined his reasoning. Allstarwarner brossportsphoto ltd e veryone remembers their first stephen king. The film is based on stephen kings 1977 novel the shining. Published in 1977, the shining was kings third fulllength novel, and like most of his work, didnt take that long to become a film. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy or, rather, a homicidal boy in stanley kubricks eerie 1980 adaptation of stephen kings horror. Author jack torrance works as caretaker at the overlook hotel, during the winter. Why stephen king hates stanley kubricks the shining youtube.
Kubrick is telling a story with ghosts the two girls, the former caretaker and a bartender, but it isnt a ghost story, because the ghosts may not be present in any sense at all except as visions experienced by. The shining made everyone skeptical of old hotels and scared of the effects of isolation on the human psyche. The shining is a threeepisode horror television miniseries based on the 1977 stephen king. Jan 14, 2019 the shining full movie information jack torrance jack nicholson, a beleaguered writer and recovering alcoholic, has just secured a seasonal position as the caretaker for the overlook hotel. Stephen king shining in the dark part 1 of 4 by mark cousens. Stephen king wrote the screenplay and mick garris directed. The shining is a 1980 horror film produced and directed by stanley kubrick.
Stephen king just went off about how much he hates the. Those who have read stephen king s original novel report that kubrick dumped many plot elements and adapted the rest to his uses. The latter was adapted into a hit movie starring jack nicholson in 1980. Nov 06, 2019 both films are based on books by stephen king. The film is based on stephen king s 1977 novel of the same name and stars jack nicholson, shelley duvall, scatman crothers, and danny lloyd. Stephen kings the shining part 1 video dailymotion. Stephen king is behind many hit movies like it, the shinning and new. Apr 10, 2020 back in july 2014, variety reported warner bros. In the book, jack torrance is a flawed, sympathetic man battling ongoing inner and outer turmoil, such as alcoholism and anger. Jan 12, 2009 a tribute trailer i put together for one of my alltime favorite directors and movies, stanley kubriks the shining. Stephen king really hates the shining movie youtube. Mar 29, 2017 the shining 1980 full movie anthony swaney.
Stephen kings the shining sequel doctor sleep getting. This is king and kubrick at their best, terrifying viewers to the core of something as inviting as a hotel. Years following the events of the shining 1980, a nowadult dan torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as the true knot, who prey on. Author stephen king has been very vocal about his discontent for stanley kubricks the shining, starring jack nicholson and shelley duvall. Why stephen king hates stanley kubricks the shining. However, kubricks adaptation of the shining deviates from kings novel in a few significant ways, which puts the new movie in a. The shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by stanley kubrick and cowritten with novelist diane johnson. Academy award winner jack nicholson and shelley duvall star in director stanley kubricks disturbing adaptation of stephen kings blockbuster horror novel. Stephen king says doctor sleep redeems stanley kubricks. Let us know below and check out that full convo its a good read for king fans.
The song is originally written for the king movie adaptation of the same name. The shining is a 1997 miniseries adaptation from the novel with the same name by author stephen king. Why does stephen king hate stanley kubricks the shining. This is a list of media based on work by stephen king including the richard bachman titles. Kings prose makes tonys true nature quite clear, and it adds an all new layer to an already very complex story. Horror, fantasy, drama, full movie, film, mystic, stephen king, tv series fullhd.
Kubricks film adaptation is an iconic movie, both in the horror genre and in general pop culture. However, as with many aspects of the shining movie, tonys characterization is quite different than it was in kings classic novel. However, kubricks adaptation of the shining deviates from kings novel in a few significant ways, which puts the new movie in a weird position. The shining 1980 extended cut bluray 480p 720p 1080p.
A t book readings, stephen king sometimes tells a story about his only preproduction discussion for the 1980 film adaptation of the shining. Nov 02, 2019 when ever i come across a movie based on a book by stephen king i add it on this playlist a lot get deleted so u have to b quick. The shining my thoughts here in this place, we will introduce the details of the shining full movie information. Years following the events of the shining 1980, a nowadult dan torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as the true knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal. I first saw this movie when it was released to theaters.
When ever i come across a movie based on a book by stephen king i add it on this playlist a lot get deleted so u have to b quick. A modern classic, stephen king the master horror story teller gives us the chills with this fantastic adaptation of his book. A tribute trailer i put together for one of my alltime favorite directors and movies, stanley kubriks the shining. List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia. King s prose makes tonys true nature quite clear, and it adds an all new layer to an already very complex story.
Which horror film based on a stephen king novel is your favorite. The single became one of the ramones biggest radio hits, and a staple in their concerts during the 1990s. Every stephen king movie you can stream right now nerdist. The other is that stephen king hates that movie with the fiery passion of 1,000 burning suns. While his reputation as a collaborator can be a bit spotty some loved working with him, while others hated it with a passion theres no doubt that kubrick is one of the most acclaimed film directors in the history of the medium. Jul, 20 39 videos play all the shining 1980 full movie anthony swaney beavis and butthead angry video game nerd avgn duration. Jun 14, 2019 the trailer for doctor sleep, a film adaptation of stephen kings the shining sequel, is a treat for horror enthusiasts. Note that aside from creepshow 2, it chapter two, and doctor sleep, the sequels are only tangentially related to stephen kings work. I wish i was, but it just doesnt hold my interest for long enough. Jun 30, 2019 the shining is a 1980 horror film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. Stephen king says stanley kubricks the shining is like a big. Stephen kings biggest problem with stanley kubricks. Nov 06, 2019 author stephen king has been very vocal about his discontent for stanley kubricks the shining, starring jack nicholson and shelley duvall.
Shelley duvall, danny lloyd and jack nicholson in the shining, directed by stanley kubrick, 1980. Nov 01, 2019 stephen king is behind many hit movies like it, the shinning and new movie doctor sleep but how does he really feel about them. Feb 04, 2016 the other is that stephen king hates that movie with the fiery passion of 1,000 burning suns. The new movie appears to draw on both kings novel and stanley kubrick. Oct 27, 2016 shelley duvall, danny lloyd and jack nicholson in the shining, directed by stanley kubrick, 1980. A revenantsized shining prequel film is likely dead because of doctor sleep failure. However, as with many aspects of the shining movie, tonys characterization is quite different than it was in king s classic novel. There are two nearly undeniable truths about stanley kubrick version of. This was why stephen king was so upset after viewing the stanley kubrick movie. Author stephen king famously hates stanley kubricks iconic 1980 movie version of the shining, for a number of reasons. A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. May 26, 2011 all work and no play makes jack a dull boy or, rather, a homicidal boy in stanley kubricks eerie 1980 adaptation of stephen king s horror novel. However, today i realize that transferring a book to a movie is always going to involve a certain number of compromises. Television adaptation of stephen king novel that follows a recovering alcoholic professor.
The shining full movie information, watch movie online. Stephen kings biggest problem with stanley kubricks version. The shining has lost its shine kubrick was slumming it. Stephen king has been quoted as saying that although. Aug 04, 2017 kubricks film adaptation is an iconic movie, both in the horror genre and in general pop culture. I want to know what happens in a story relatively quickly. A recovering alcoholic must wrestle with demons within and without when he and his family move into a haunted hotel as caretakers. He ends up taking a job as a winter caretaker for a remote colorado. The film is based on stephen kings 1977 novel of the same name and stars jack nicholson, shelley duvall, scatman crothers, and danny lloyd the films central character is jack torrance nicholson, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a. Famously adapted from stephen kings 1977 novel, the shining is an intense filmic experience that stays with you, and its huge influence on horror and modern cinema at large remains firmly in. However, mike flanagans adaptation of doctor sleep. Stephen king rejected doctor sleep pitch to recreate.
When the topic turned to the 1980 classic, king made his hatred for kubricks shining clear, saying. Those who have read stephen kings original novel report that kubrick dumped many plot elements and adapted the rest to his uses. The shining tv miniseries 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Stephen king famously doesnt care for director stanley kubricks 1980 adaptation of his classic horror novel the shining, about a family threatened by supernatural spirits and the father. Why does stephen king hate the movie version of the shining.
With jack nicholson, shelley duvall, danny lloyd, scatman crothers. The shining has lost its shine kubrick was slumming it in a. The trailer for doctor sleep, a film adaptation of stephen kings the shining sequel, is a treat for horror enthusiasts. Why stephen king still hates stanley kubricks the shining.
Stephen king says stanley kubricks the shining is like a big, beautiful. Stephen king dislikes stanley kubricks film adaptation of his novel the shining for the way the film changes the nature of the primary characters and simplifies their emotional struggles. With ewan mcgregor, rebecca ferguson, kyliegh curran, cliff curtis. A recovering alcoholic must wrestle with demons within and without when. Nov 04, 2014 recently, stephen king sat down with rolling stone. Was stephen king right to hate stanley kubricks shining. Stephen kings revival set for film adaptation from mike flanagan, warner bros. Though it deviates from stephen kings novel, stanley kubricks the shining is a chilling, often baroque journey into madness exemplified by an unforgettable turn. Stephen kings it has grown even more popular after the release of its successful feature film adaptations, but it turns out that the movie shares a connection with another pivotal king text, the shining it is often regarded as one of the most important stephen king novels and its a really strong encapsulation of the author, for both better and for worse. This force manifests itself with flickering lamps and spectral voices and eventually a fullon masked ball from the overlooks past. Recently, stephen king sat down with rolling stone.
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