(06-29-2024, 07:27 PM)argentus Wrote: Although Stephen King -- the author -- apparently didn't like Kubrick's treatment of his book The Shining, I really love the movie. Mr. King apparently wanted to focus more upon the horrors of alcoholism. I think the movie is perfect in every way. Many folk have shaded Shelly Duvall's role, but I think she is also perfect in her role, because she is so very vulnerable. Nicholson, is, of course, excellent as always, and the supporting cast such as Scatman Corothers are great. This is one of my favorite horror movies.
Not a big fan of The Shining for my own reasons but I readily admit that it hits the right spots for some classic elements of horror.
Doctor Sleep is one of my favorite movies, period. I truly feel like I'm watching a King novel play out. I wish some of Koontz's and MacCamerons's works got big-screen treatments. Horror Fiction was my favorite isle of the bookstores back in the 80's/90's. It's all but disappeared sadly
For modern flicks. Event Horizon almost gives me goosebumps. I think it qualifies as horror. A bit disturbing nonetheless
