The Shining (VHS, 1991)

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Small tear on front under title. See photos for detailed condition. Nicholson and Duvall are outstanding throughout, with both actors running the full gamut of human emotions as the film races towards a thrilling conclusion.

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Opening with spectacular aerial shots of a beautiful, mountainous landscape, Stanley Kubrick's horror classic THE SHINING sucks the viewer into his frightening tale with quiet, relaxing visuals--but the ominous soundtrack warns that all is not right at the gorgeous Overlook Hotel. Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, the film stars Jack Nicholson at his eyebrow-raising best in his portrayal of Jack Torrance, a Vermont schoolteacher working at the Overlook as a winter caretaker. The glorious early-20th century resort only operates in warm weather because the snowy roads deny access in the colder months, so Jack brings his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), with him, as well as his young son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who possesses some unique psychic powers. As the Torrances settle in for the long, lonely months ahead, strange, unexplainable things start occurring in the hotel--and in every scene Jack seems to be growing a little more evil and dangerous....Cinematographer John Alcott (who also worked on BARRY LYNDON and A CLOCKWORK ORANGE) allows his Steadicam to float eerily through the deserted halls and corridors of the hotel, creating a creepy air of tension as Jack plummets into madness. Kubrick's obsessive eye for detail is prevalent throughout; the famous scene where Danny rides his toy buggy through the hotel is remarkable for Alcott's gliding camerawork and the desolate sound of the wheels alternately scraping across the hardwood and carpeted floors. Nicholson and Duvall are outstanding throughout, with both actors running the full gamut of human emotions as the film races towards a thrilling conclusion. Supplemented by an oddball cast of dead twin girls, suicidal ax-murdering ghosts, Scatman Crothers as the hotel cook, and many other weird and wonderful figures, Kubrick's film is a pulse-racing treat that is among the best in his inimitable body of work.

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UPC0085391107934
eBay Product ID (ePID)3129275

Product Key Features

GenreHorror, Horror/Suspense
DirectorStanley Kubrick
Movie/TV TitleShining
RatingR
Leading RoleJack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall
Signal StandardNTSC

Additional Product Features

FormatVhs
Release Date19910506
Film CountryUSA

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  • Can See Why People View It As A Classic

    Multiple people have viewed this as a scary masterpiece regardless of the fact that it does not share the tone and faithfulness its source material has. And who can blame them? The source behind the scariness isn't explained. The tension is built before it's revealed. The set-ups are made. This film relies a lot more on tension and the setting up of it than it does on body counts or explaining away the supernatural happenings. Honestly, watching it is just so worth it. It's that excellent in every form, shape and way.

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  • Good Price, Quality as Posted

    Been looking for this movie on tape for a bit to add to my collection, happened to find this one. The box is a bit damaged but hey, it's from the 90's, I didn't mind it. My only real complaint is the tape wasn't rewound, haha.

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  • It’s in good condition! Excellent qualit...

    It’s in good condition! Excellent quality and it looks great on my shelf! I can’t wait to watch it tonight.

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  • Great quality!

    Perfect and gave me that vintage, watching late at night while your parents are out, feeling I got watching it as a kid.

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  • Great

    Looks great, plays great, just as described

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  • Thanks!!

    Looks great in the collection!!! Thank you!!

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  • Awesome

    I ordered it for my friend who collects VHS tapes

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  • In great condition! :) I already watched it once

    In great condition! :) I already watched it once

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    Claasic

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