Here’s a great blood-filled poster for Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining titled “The Ghosts of the Overlook”. It was created by artist Kris Miklos for Hero Complex Gallery, and it features all of the ghost who haunt the Overlook Hotel.
There is a regular edition with the blood red coloring, and the variant edition which gives the art a black and white tone.
Kubrick’s The Shining is a psychological horror film adapted from Stephen King’s novel. It follows Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel, bringing his wife Wendy and son Danny along.
As they settle into the eerie hotel, Danny begins experiencing disturbing visions due to his psychic abilities, known as “the shining.”
Meanwhile, Jack slowly descends into madness, influenced by the malevolent forces of the hotel. His psychological unraveling leads to terrifying consequences for his family as the hotel’s dark history manifests in horrifying ways.
The film is a horror classic due to its masterful combination of unsettling atmosphere, haunting visuals, and Kubrick’s meticulous direction. The film’s slow build of tension, paired with Jack Nicholson’s iconic portrayal of Jack Torrance, creates an intense sense of terror.
The Overlook Hotel itself becomes a character, with its vast, empty spaces, labyrinthine layout, and ghostly inhabitants. Kubrick’s use of symmetrical framing, long tracking shots, and the eerie score heightens the claustrophobia and terror.
The Shining is one of the most influential and enduring films in the horror genre.
