The Shining (tt0081505), acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece in the horror-thriller genre, stands as one of the most successful examples of each of his films becoming a genre of its own. The film follows the Torrance family, consisting of writer Jack (Jack Nicholson), his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and their son Danny (Danny Lloyd), as they retreat to a deserted hotel for Jack to work on his novel. Danny's telepathic abilities lead him to witness disturbing visions from the hotel's dark past. As Jack begins to engage in dialogue with the hotel's ghosts, he gradually descends into madness, ultimately reaching a breaking point. Note: The provided description contains 383 characters.