What Stephen King Thought Of 'The Shining' Film

In this candid video, Stephen King opens up about his complex feelings toward Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film The Shining, reflecting on both the aspects he admires and the elements that deeply frustrate him. While King acknowledges the film's striking visuals, masterful tension, and unforgettable performances—particularly Jack Nicholson's iconic portrayal of Jack Torrance—he also expresses his anger over how certain key themes and character traits from his novel were altered or ignored. King criticizes Kubrick’s cold, detached direction, particularly the portrayal of Wendy Torrance, which he felt undermined the character's strength and agency. Despite its cinematic brilliance, King makes it clear that the film’s divergence from his source material left him feeling both awe-struck and profoundly upset.

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Stephen King talks about how he really feels about 'The Shining' film pic.twitter.com/SA6hP7YYXV

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