The Shining movies in oder The Shining Marathon
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(7.5)The Shining movies in oder
This marathon is a must for horror fans who love atmosphere, psychological tension, and stories that crawl under your skin and stay there. The Shining movie marathon takes you through two films that are deeply connected by trauma, memory, and a supernatural force that refuses to fade with time.
The marathon consists of two films with a combined runtime of roughly four and a half hours, making it perfect for a late night horror session or a dark, moody weekend watch. While the films were released decades apart, watching them back to back reveals just how carefully the second builds on the emotional and thematic foundation of the first.
The journey begins with a slow burn descent into isolation and madness. Expect long silences, unsettling imagery, and a creeping sense that something is deeply wrong even when nothing is happening. The horror here is not loud or rushed. It is patient, psychological, and relentless. Every hallway, every sound, every glance feels intentional.
The second film shifts the focus forward in time, exploring what it means to survive a place like the Overlook Hotel. The tone expands from pure psychological horror into something more mythological, while never losing its emotional weight. Supernatural abilities, lingering trauma, and the idea of chosen destiny come into play, turning the marathon into a generational story rather than a single nightmare.
Together, these films create a rare horror experience that balances prestige filmmaking with genre thrills. You can expect tension instead of jump scares, dread instead of gore, and a heavy atmosphere that rewards attentive viewing. This marathon is ideal for autumn nights, Halloween season, or any moment when you want horror that feels intelligent and emotionally grounded.
Both films are celebrated for very different reasons. The first is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films ever made, while the second earned praise for the near impossible task of honoring its legacy while telling a story of its own. Watched together, they form a complete arc about fear, survival, and the cost of confronting the past.
Turn off the lights, lower the volume just enough to hear every sound, and settle in. The Overlook is still waiting.
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The Shining Movie 144 min. 1980Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.USER SCORE 8 -
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Doctor Sleep Movie 152 min. 2019Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".USER SCORE 7
The Shining (1980)
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this film introduces the Overlook Hotel and the slow psychological unravelling that takes place within its walls. The story follows a family isolated during the winter season, where tension, unseen forces, and personal instability begin to surface. Jack Nicholson delivers an iconic performance, supported by Shelley Duvall and a young Danny Lloyd. The film establishes the supernatural rules of the universe and introduces the concept of psychic sensitivity known as the shining. Widely acclaimed for its direction, cinematography, and atmosphere, the film has become a cornerstone of modern horror and a major influence on the genre.
Doctor Sleep (2019)
This sequel continues the story decades later, focusing on the lasting impact of the events tied to the Overlook Hotel. Directed by Mike Flanagan, the film explores how trauma, memory, and supernatural abilities evolve over time. Ewan McGregor stars as an adult survivor struggling with his past while facing new threats connected to the same dark forces. The film carefully builds on the mythology introduced earlier, expanding the scope of the supernatural elements while remaining emotionally driven. Praised for balancing character depth with horror spectacle, Doctor Sleep serves as both a continuation and a reflection on the legacy of the original film.