Into the Overlook, Pt. 1 — THE SHINING (1980)

<p>May 23, 1980 marked the release of Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING. Disliked by Stephen King, on whose novel it was based, and dismissed by critics at the time of its original release, 40 years later, the film is considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time.</p> <p>This week, we're taking a look at Kubrick's groundbreaking film and discussing how it came to be, the origins of the source novel, and the film's legacy.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">Support our sponsor! Receive 20% off plus free shipping at <a href='https://www.manscaped.com/'>manscaped.com</a> by using promo code 'PFS20' at checkout!</p> <p>This episode was written and produced and edited by Justin Bishop and Gary Horne.</p> <p>Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: <a href='https://www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com/'>http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com</a></p> <p>This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by Michael J. Weldon or his publishers.</p> <p>Please rate, review, and subscribe on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/0UEbILn3Pa8ZP1cP0A0Sgk'>Spotify</a>, <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/psychotronic-film-society/id1117997117?mt=2'>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikvd52v4blsurxbb3xmqvg6pomu'>Google Play</a>, <a href='https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-upstation/a-slice-of-fried-gold'>Stitcher</a> or wherever else you listen to podcasts!</p> <p> </p>