The Shining (1980)
The Shining (1980) is like that weird uncle at family gatherings—everyone loves to talk about him, but no one truly gets him. It’s iconic for a reason—Jack Nicholson’s "Here’s Johnny!" might as well be the unofficial anthem of Halloween. I swear, if I had a dollar for every time I heard someone reference the carpet patterns or the twins, I could afford to book a stay at the Overlook. It’s a masterpiece of tension and madness that has folks arguing for hours about whether or not that hedge maze really captures the essence of isolation. And let's not even get started on the poster—seriously, who doesn’t recognize that creepy elevator scene? This film stands out not only for its scares but also for its bottomless depth, causing fans to obsessively dissect it like they’re studying for a final exam. Get in here and defend your favorite!
The Shining (1980)'s Rankings
Movie Posters
Rank: #4 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 54.2%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- The Shining (1980) vs Vertigo (1958) - Wins 77.8% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) - Wins 72.7% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Jurassic Park (1993) - Wins 60.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- The Shining (1980) vs Jaws (1977) - Loses 75.8% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Pulp Fiction (1994) - Loses 57.1% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Star Wars (1977) - Loses 50.0% of battles
Halloween Movies
Rank: #4 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 55.6%
Streak: 🔥 1-match winning streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- The Shining (1980) vs Get Out (2017) - Wins 100.0% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Beetlejuice (1988) - Wins 73.9% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Trick ’r Treat (2007) - Wins 71.4% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- The Shining (1980) vs Hocus Pocus (1993) - Loses 68.0% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs Halloween (1978) - Loses 54.7% of battles
- The Shining (1980) vs The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Loses 44.4% of battles