The Shining (1980)

A masterpiece of modern horror.

Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.

Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Peregrine, Hawk Films, The Producer Circle Co.

Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

Languages: English

Awards: 6 wins & 9 nominations total

Box office: $47,194,352

Budget: $19,000,000