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The Shining is a film that has seen a resurgence in popularity on HBO Max as Halloween approaches. It is now one of the most-watched horror films on the platform, drawing attention for its enduring presence and growing appreciation.
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Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 The Shining, which Stephen King famously hated, is now one of the most-watched films on HBO Max in the U.S. as Halloween approaches. The film’s resurgence comes alongside Mike Flanagan’s new Carrie series, which has become a top-three hit on Prime Video.
The 1980 Kubrick classic, once dismissed by Stephen King as a 'beautiful Cadillac with no motor', has surged to the top of domestic streaming charts this week, overtaking even Evil Dead Burn.
Stephen King has published more than fifty novels, but a handful keep resurfacing as the recommended starting point for newcomers, thanks largely to the films built on them, from The Shining to Misery.