The Shining

Stephen King adapted his own book for this chilling miniseries starring Steven Weber as writer Jack Torrance, who takes an off-season caretaking job at the magnificent Overlook Hotel in the Rocky Mountains. Joining him are wife Wendy (Rebecca Da Mornay) and young son Danny (Wil Horneff), who has psychic gifts. The family experiences a series of frightening adventures as the deserted hotel takes on a life of it's own. With Melvin Van Peebles, Elliott Gould. 4 1/2 hrs. On two discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.