5 Most Terrifying Scenes From The Shining

By Joe Young /

In the light of the release of Stephen King's sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, it seems appropriate to explore Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece adaptation, which rightly holds its accolade as one of the most frightening, disturbing films of all time. Regarded as not just one of the greatest horror films, but also one of the best films to have been created, The Shining has numerous scenes with terror, suspense and a surreal nature that make the skin crawl and have caused endless sleepless nights. From the frightful spectacles, for instance the infamous "Here's Johnny!" scene to more subtle, chilling moments such as slow moving camera angles and carpet patterns, The Shining is filled with terror in the isolated, cut off environment of the snow laden Overlook Hotel. Click next to explore five of the most terrifying scenes from The Shining...