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.
The greatest example in the picture is that there just wasnt anything at all terrifying about it.
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Eastwood feltThe Shiningwas lacking in emotion and energydue to Kubrick’s tendency to do dozens of takes.
In Eastwood’s conversation with Nelson, he took Kubrick to task for making such a lofty declaration.
Instead, they went for the much milder tagline “Faster, funnier and wilder.
Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall tells the story of the Torrance family, who move to the isolated Overlook Hotel so that father Jack Torrance can act as its winter caretaker. Stuck at the hotel due to the winter storms, the malevolent supernatural forces inhabiting the building slowly begin to drive Jack insane, causing his wife and psychically gifted son to be caught up in a fight for their lives when Jack is pushed over the edge.
It’ll knock you out!”
The book is deeply personal to King and spoke to his own issues with addiction and raising a family.
