"A Giant Failure": Wow, Clint Eastwood Hated The Shining Even More Than Stephen King
John Carpenter helmedChristine, David Cronenberg took a visit toThe Dead Zonewhile George A. Romero helmed every chapter ofCreepshow. He turned to the horror genre and took a liking to King’sThe Shining. The resulting film is now considered a masterpiece; a peerless, haunting work filled with unforgettable imagery. Still,The Shiningreceived divisive reviews upon release, with outlets such asVarietyandThe New Yorkergiving it underwhelming notices. Its $48 million gross (viaBox Office Mojo) was also considered disappointing....