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What it's about
Television adaptation of Stephen King novel that follows a recovering alcoholic professor. He ends up taking a job as a winter caretaker for a remote Colorado hotel which he seeks as an opportunity to finish a piece of work. With his wife and son with him, the caretaker settles in, only to see visions of the hotel's long deceased employees and guests. With evil intentions, they manipulate him into his dark side which takes a toll on him and his family.
Cast and crew
- Starring
- Rebecca De Mornay, Steven Weber, Wil Horneff
Details
- Release date
- Apr 27, 1997
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 15 wins & 10 nominations total
Where to Watch The Shining (1997) in the US — common questions
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