The Shining
The Shining
TV ShowEnded

The Shining

Some guests never leave!

6.3 / 10 · 351 votes
TV-14
1997
~1h 30m / ep
1 season
3 episodes
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.

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  • Part 1

    1.Part 1

    5.6
    27-04-19971h 31m

    Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.

  • Part 2

    2.Part 2

    5.6
    28-04-19971h 31m

    Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.

  • Part 3

    3.Part 3

    5.4
    01-05-19971h 32m

    Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.

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