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The Shining
Movie (1980)
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.
Movie (1980)
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.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
The film includes kissing, bare bottoms, full-frontal nudity, and paintings of naked women.
Violence & Gore
There is frequent gruesome imagery including rivers of blood, ax murders, and domestic abuse.
Profanity
The movie contains explicit profanity such as f--k and the N word.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke cigarettes and cigars and discuss past alcohol dependency.
Frightening Scenes
Kubrick's horror film is dark, suspenseful, and features nightmarish delusions.
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Positive messages
There are messages about following one's gut and taking care of vulnerable people.
Role models
The main character is a good parent who tries to protect her family.
Representation
The film features a Black actor in a key role alongside dated and offensive terms.
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