The Shining – director Mick Garris’ 1997 mini-series version of Stephen King’s novel which was scripted by the author himself – is being released on Blu-ray by Shout! Factory. This new release features a 2K scan from the interpositive and audio commentary from Stephen King, director Mick Garris, cast members Steven Weber and Cynthia Garris, and select crew. The Blu-ray will be released on March 12, 2024. Special features:
New 2K Scan From The Interpositive
Audio Commentary By Author Stephen King, Director Mick Garris, Cast Members Steven Weber And Cynthia Garris, And Select Crew
11 Additional Scenes
1080p High Definition (1.33:1)
DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English SDH Subtitles
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The 1997 adaptation of The Shining stars Steven Weber as Jack Torrance; Rebecca De Mornay as Jack’s wife Wendy; Courtland Mead and Wil Horneff as different-aged versions of Danny Torrance; and Melvin Van Peebles as Dick Hallorann. Pat Hingle, Elliott Gould, John Durbin, Stanley Anderson, Lisa Thornhill, and Garris’ wife Cynthia appear in supporting roles.
Plot:
Jack Torrance (Steven Weber) and his family (Rebecca De Mornay and Courtland Mead) move into the sprawling, vacant Overlook Hotel to get away from it all. Away from the alcoholism that derails Jack’s writing career. Away from the violent outbursts that mar Jack’s past. But Jack’s young son Danny knows better. He possesses a psychic gift called the shining — a gift the hotel’s vile spirits desperately want…
