[Book/Movie Discussion] The Shining by Stephen King 1976 & Stanley Kubrick 1980
Details
Join us to discuss the book and movie The Shining
- Director: Stanley Kubrick
- Author: Stephen King
- Stars: Jack Nicholson | Shelley Duvall | Scatman Crothers | Danny Lloyd
Google's overview of the movie:
Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
Goodreads Overview
Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing.
But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote... and more sinister.
And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.
Housekeeping
- We will not be screening the movie at the club meeting
- Members are encouraged to watch the movie or read the book before attending
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