Stanley Kubrick was a director who worked without compromising his vision in any way, resulting in a timeless film catalogue that resounds with viewers today. THE SHINING, based on Stephen King’s novel, is a film with such a broad cultural impact that it is, literally, known by people all around the globe. It connects to viewers on a deeply personal level, as it deals with the fear and anxieties that lurk inside each and everyone of us – turning us all into potential monsters prepared to wreak havoc.

Anchored by a diabolic lead performance by Jack Nicholson, unforgettable quotes and images that have become reference points in film history, the events surrounding the ailing author Jack and his family in a remote and haunted hotel, is worth revisiting more than a few times: There is not a dull moment for either Jack or the audience. And do pay extra attention to the masterful use of music and sound design.