. HD () Jack Nicholson

Jack Torrance takes a winter caretaker position at the remote Overlook Hotel in the Rocky Mountains, which closes every winter season. Manager Stuart Ullman divulges that a previous caretaker, Charles Grady, killed his family and himself in the hotel. In Boulder, Jack’s son, Danny, has a premonition and seizure. Jack’s wife, Wendy, tells the doctor about a past incident when Jack dislocated Danny’s shoulder during a drunken rage. The incident convinced Jack to stop drinking alcohol. Before leaving for the seasonal break, head chef Dick Hallorann informs Danny of a telepathic ability the two share, which he calls “shining“. Hallorann tells Danny the hotel also has a “shine“ due to residues from unpleasant past events, and warns him to avoid Room 237. Danny starts having frightening visions. Meanwhile, Jack’s mental health deteriorates; he gets nowhere with his writing, is prone to violent outbursts, and has dreams of killing his family. Danny gets physically br
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