It is the abstruse, slow burn that truly separates 'The Shining' from the stereotypical horror blockbuster. The mystery and unease that surrounds the film both internally and externally gives it a legendary status in the horror genre.
The Shining. No scary movie list is complete without a mention of The Shining a Stanley Kubrick adaption of Stephen King's story about a haunted hotel that possesses a winter caretaker. This one doesn't come with jump scares, but that won't save you from absolutely spine-chilling scenes.
