“I always felt that the Kubrick film was rather cold”: Stephen King’s Criticism of Jack Nicholson’s The Shining Will Really Stress the Og Fans Out
The Shining is often hailed as one of the best works in the horror genre. The Stephen King adaptation’s unconventional approach and Jack Nicholson’s menacing performance make it iconic among horror film fans. However, sadly, the 1980 film never found a fan in the author.
A still from The Shining | Credits: The Producer Circle Company
Stephen King has always been vocal against Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation. The film had some considerable deviations from the original novel, disappointing the author. Although the film was even selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2018 for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance, King never supported it.
Stephen King was displeased with the coldness of The Shining Jack Nicholson in The Shining | Credits: The Producer Circle Company
Stanley Kubrick‘s The Shining had some notable differences from the iconic Stephen King novel. According to King, these changes were absolutely unnecessary and affected the depth of the story.
A still from The Shining | Credits: The Producer Circle Company
Stephen King has always been vocal against Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation. The film had some considerable deviations from the original novel, disappointing the author. Although the film was even selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2018 for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance, King never supported it.
Stephen King was displeased with the coldness of The Shining Jack Nicholson in The Shining | Credits: The Producer Circle Company
Stanley Kubrick‘s The Shining had some notable differences from the iconic Stephen King novel. According to King, these changes were absolutely unnecessary and affected the depth of the story.
- 9.9.2024
- von Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
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