Horror
Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic and struggling writer, becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife Wendy and psychic son Danny.
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Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic and struggling writer, becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife Wendy and psychic son Danny.
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The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's third published novel and first hardback bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The setting and characters are influenced by King's personal experiences, including both his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism. The book was followed by a sequel, Doctor Sleep, published in 2013.
The Shining centers on the life of Jack Torrance, a s...
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with brief nudity, implied encounters, and some explicit descriptions in supernatural scenes. Implied sexual threats and coercion in one supernatural encounter.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including physical abuse, injuries, blood, broken bones, dismemberment, and mild body horror in supernatural attacks.
Profanity
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Recurring strong language, profanity, and cursing throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Central portrayal of alcoholism and addiction, shown as destructive with cautionary themes of relapse and consequences.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Brief elements of demonic possession and subtle ridicule of Christian religion.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Supernatural hauntings, ghosts, and psychic abilities; some demonic framing but no ritualistic occult practices.
Political content
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Subtle messaging on class issues, authority, and social isolation.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief suicidal ideation in the context of mental breakdown.
Abuse & suffering
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Pervasive child abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, and cycles of familial cruelty central to the plot. Implied sexual threats and coercion in one supernatural encounter.
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