"The Shining": Read The Screenplay By Stanley Kubrick & Diane Johnson
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Have you read Stanley Kubrick's and Diane Johnson's "The Shining" screenplay? See it right here, right now! This isn't a product of fan labor, and it's not a transcript. Get ready, because you're about to immerse yourself in something fantastic.
And, for your consideration, we offer the post-production draft from July 1980. Free, of course, from 8FLiX and Warner Bros.
Also, you can learn a little more about the writers. Just click or tap his name to get started.
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Discover More About "The Shining" Screenplay
Just the facts, and everything else you should know.
Okay, so in addition to the film's logline and poster are some of the most important details about the script. You'll notice that we've attached a "classification" label inside of a color-coded border. For a better understanding of the screenplay's source, have a look at the "Glossary" a little further down.
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Now, let's go through what we have for you today.
Take a look at "The Shining" logline.

A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. Meanwhile, his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. Warner Bros.
"The Shining" Screenplay Details.
Whether you're a fan or an aspiring screenwriter, here are key insights to know.
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Okay, here are the facts:
Type | ... |
DUPLICATE
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Version | ... | Post Production Draft |
Date | ... | 07.1980 |
Pages | ... | 147 |
Genres | ... | DramaHorror |
Screenplay | ... | Stanley KubrickDiane Johnson |
IMDb ID | ... | 0081505 |
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