In 1977, Stephen King published one of his most popular books to date, The Shining, and those who have long been seeking another similar story will likely love these ten horror novels. These days, The Shining often brings to mind the 1980 film starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Stanley Kubrick. Nicholson’s performance paired with stunning visuals and shocking scares have made the film absolutely legendary. Yet, Jack Torrance’s tale really began three years earlier, on the page. The Shining follows Torrance, his wife, and their son as they move to the Overlook Hotel for a haunted, bloody winter.
