The Shining
Television adaptation of Stephen King novel that follows a recovering alcoholic professor. He ends up taking a job as a winter caretaker for a remote Colorado hotel which he seeks as an opportunity to finish a piece of work. With his wife and son with him, the caretaker settles in, only to see visions of the hotel's long deceased employees and guests. With evil intentions, they manipulate him into his dark side which takes a toll on him and his family.
- Metascore61
- 1997-1997
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense
- TV-14
Television adaptation of Stephen King novel that follows a recovering alcoholic professor. He ends up taking a job as a winter caretaker for a remote Colorado hotel which he seeks as an opportunity to finish a piece of work. With his wife and son with him, the caretaker settles in, only to see visions of the hotel's long deceased employees and guests. With evil intentions, they manipulate him into his dark side which takes a toll on him and his family.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 1997
Episode 1
Episode 1
Sun, Apr 27, 1997 90 mins
Jack Torrance, a struggling writer, takes his wife and young son along with him to a live in job as a caretaker for the winter, at a sinister mountain hotel. Jack's son has psychic abilities which come to the fore during their stay.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Mon, Apr 28, 1997 90 mins
Even though things seemed to be improving for the Torrance family, the hotel's past starts to disrupt their peace.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Thu, May 1, 1997 90 mins
The final chapter of the history of the Torrance family and his horror.