#OTD: May 23, 1980

🎬 Get ready to enter the eerie world of The Shining! 👻 This iconic horror film, released on May 23, 1980, was directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick and based on the chilling novel by Stephen King. 📖

In The Shining, Jack Torrance (played by the incredible Jack Nicholson) becomes the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel, hoping to cure his writer's block. However, the hotel's dark past and supernatural forces begin to unravel Jack's sanity, putting his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and son Danny (Danny Lloyd) in grave danger. 😱

With a worldwide box office gross of $47 million, The Shining has captivated audiences for decades and remains a timeless classic in the horror genre. 🌍💰

The Shining has garnered numerous accolades, including:
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture - Horror at the 1981 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films
- Nominated for Best Director (Stanley Kubrick) at the 1981 BAFTA Awards
- Ranked #63 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills list in 2001

Don't miss this unforgettable cinematic experience! 🍿🎥 #TheShining #HorrorMovie #ClassicFilms #StanleyKubrick #StephenKing

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