The Shining (1980): Directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on Stephen King's novel, "The Shining" remains a quintessential horror masterpiece. The film follows Jack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, as he becomes the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel. As Jack's sanity deteriorates, the hotel's malevolent forces begin to influence him, leading to a terrifying climax. Kubrick's meticulous