14. The Shining (1980)

Stanley Kubrick’s pathbreaking psychological horror movie stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. Based on Stephen King’s novel, the movie is about an author who becomes an off-season caretaker of an isolated hotel and brings his family with him. As the mysterious hotel begins to affect his psyche, he slides into insanity and risks his family’s life. The movie’s unsettling background score, well-crafted direction, and memorable performances have made this a pop culture classic.
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Edited by Zainab Shaikh