Stephen King's Thoughts on 'The Shining'
Stephen King, possibly the most frequently-adapted author, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of 'The Shining'.
In an interview with David Letterman in 1980, King shared his true thoughts on the film, which has left him unhappy for decades.
King's works have been adapted over 100 times, but he hasn't always been pleased with the results, with 'The Shining' being a notable example.
The 1980 film, based on King's 1977 novel, tells the story of Jack Torrance, a writer who becomes the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel with his wife and son.
King has long bemoaned how Kubrick chose to relate the story of Jack Torrance.
Author's summary: King unhappy with Kubrick's 'The Shining' adaptation.
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