The Shining (1980)

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→ Influenced 8 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Jack 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.

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← Inspired By

The Phantom Carriage
The Phantom Carriage (1921)1
 Eraserhead
Eraserhead (1977)2
 Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings (1976)3
 The Blue Hotel
The Blue Hotel (1956)4
 Broken Blossoms
Broken Blossoms (1919)5

→ Influenced

The Substance
The Substance (2024)6
 Inside Llewyn Davis
Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)7
 The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)8
 Toy Story
Toy Story (1995)9
 Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep (2019)10
 Ready Player One
Ready Player One (2018)11
 The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse (2019)12

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Influenced By

  1. The Phantom Carriage (1921)
    "Directed by Victor Sjöström, this Swedish silent film explores themes of alcoholism and its impact on family. A notable scene features a man using an axe to break through a door, paralleling Jack Torrance's iconic scene in *The Shining*." The Phantom Carriage Wikipedia
  2. Eraserhead (1977)
    "David Lynch's surreal horror film was a favorite of Kubrick's. He reportedly screened it for the cast and crew of *The Shining* to set the desired mood, influencing the film's unsettling atmosphere." Stanley Kubrick Made 'The Shining' Cast and Crew Watch This David Lynch Movie Andrew McGowan Collider
  3. Burnt Offerings (1976)
    "This horror film, based on Robert Marasco's novel, shares similarities with *The Shining*, including a family caretaking a secluded mansion and a mysterious, forbidden room. Both films explore themes of isolation and supernatural influence." The ’70s haunted house movie that’s spookily similar to The Shining Little White Lies
  4. The Blue Hotel (1956)
    "An adaptation of Stephen Crane's story, this film involves psychological misdirection and themes of paranoia, elements that Kubrick appreciated and incorporated into *The Shining*." How Stanley Kubrick Brought Stephen King’s The Shining to the Big Screen Literary Hub
  5. Broken Blossoms (1919)
    "Directed by D.W. Griffith, this silent film includes a scene where a character uses an axe to break through a door, a visual that influenced the famous "Here's Johnny!" scene in *The Shining*." The Movies That Inspired The Shining's Most Iconic Scene Adrienne Tyler ScreenRant

Influenced

  1. The Substance (2024)
    "Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror film inspired the visual style and unsettling atmosphere in "The Substance."" The FFC reviews The Substance — . The Forgetful Film Critic .
  2. Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
    "The Coen brothers have acknowledged the influence of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" in their work, including "Inside Llewyn Davis."" IMDb source
  3. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
    "While not a horror film, Wes Anderson's work exhibits visual and thematic parallels to *The Shining*. A creative mashup titled "The Grand Overlook Hotel" combines elements from both films, underscoring their stylistic similarities." Time source
  4. Toy Story (1995)
    "While not a direct influence on the original "Toy Story," "The Shining" inspired several visual references and Easter eggs throughout the "Toy Story" franchise, showcasing Pixar's appreciation for classic cinema." 10 Times Pixar Referenced 'The Shining' In The 'Toy Story' Movies Ashley Amber Collider
  5. Doctor Sleep (2019)
    "Serving as a direct sequel to *The Shining*, *Doctor Sleep* continues the story of Danny Torrance as an adult. The film pays homage to Kubrick's work by recreating iconic scenes and maintaining the eerie atmosphere of the original." Doctor Sleep %282019 film%29 Wikipedia
  6. Ready Player One (2018)
    "Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film features a significant sequence set within a virtual recreation of the Overlook Hotel from *The Shining*. This homage highlights the enduring impact of Kubrick's film on popular culture." 10 Best Movies Inspired By The Shining Ben Hathaway ScreenRant
  7. The Lighthouse (2019)
    "Robert Eggers' psychological horror film shares thematic and stylistic similarities with *The Shining*, including the portrayal of isolation-induced madness and a focus on atmospheric tension." 10 Best Movies Inspired By The Shining Ben Hathaway ScreenRant