Stanley Kubrick’s legendary horror film The Shining will get a brand new 4K Blu-ray version on February 4. Walmart has opened preorders for an unique Restricted Version Steelbook, and it solely prices $29.65. It comes with 4K, normal 1080p Blu-ray, and a Films Anyplace-compatible digital model of the movie. And an superior steelbook case that is positive to enchantment to massive followers of The Shining (like me, who already preordered it).
Contemplating the recognition of Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s horror masterpiece, we might anticipate this to promote out. The Shining remains to be repeatedly one of many best-selling horror 4K Blu-rays on Amazon, and it first launched on 4K again in 2019. In the meanwhile, the upcoming steelbook version is just $7 greater than the usual 4K launch ($23), which does not embrace a digital copy.
This is not the primary steelbook version of The Shining, however earlier releases are lengthy out of print and promote for foolish costs on the reseller market. The final 4K Blu-ray steelbook version was unique to Greatest Purchase and retailed for $30, too. With the rising value of steelbooks, it is good to know you are paying the identical value in 2025 as you probably did in 2019–well, technically Walmart’s is 24 cents cheaper than the $29.99 value Greatest Purchase charged for its (totally different) steelbook version.
$29.65 | Releases February 4, Walmart Unique
The blood-red steelbook case options the enduring axe from that scene. It is uncommon that the entrance of a Blu-ray case and the inside artwork inform the identical story, however while you open it up, you will see the blade of the axe on the opposite facet of the wall. On the correct facet of the inside is the understandably terrified Wendy Duvall, performed brilliantly by the late Shelley Duvall.
In the event you’re a fan of The Shining and have not watched it on 4K Blu-ray, you are lacking out. The Shining’s 4K remaster is really chic. It may be one of the best remaster of any movie from its period I’ve watched. Every part about it’s higher visually, from the colours to the distinction to the lighting, it is an especially well-done remaster. It is onerous to consider a movie that is practically 45 years outdated can look this crisp on 4K, however it’s a must-own for any fan of Kubrick, King, or horror normally.
The 4K model contains Dolby Imaginative and prescient, HDR10+, and HDR10. It additionally sounds higher with DTS 5.1 encompass sound. The usual Blu-ray lower of the movie was constructed from the identical restoration, and it is nonetheless fairly good, however unsurprisingly not as good because the 4K version. Plus, you lose excessive dynamic vary (HDR), which makes a distinction for positive.
Particular Options
The particular options for The Shining’s new steelbook version stay the identical as the unique 2019 4K launch, which have been additionally largely the identical because the earlier normal Blu-ray launch. That stated, they’re insightful and compelling featurettes and mini documentaries. All the particular options are on the usual Blu-ray disc, although the primary piece of content material in regards to the Steadicam can be on the 4K disc. There’s an ideal documentary that includes Stanley Kubrick’s daughter Vivian in regards to the creation of the movie in addition to a separate doc that explores comparable territory from a special angle. Lastly, there is a featurette about Kubrick and Wendy Carlos, the composer of The Shining’s sensible rating.
- Commentary by Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown and historian John Baxter
- The Making of The Shining that includes Vivian Kubrick (35 minutes)
- View from the Overlook Lodge: Crafting The Shining (26 minutes)
- The Visions of Stanley Kubrick and Wendy Carlos (quarter-hour)
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining Compendium
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- Goal – $125 | Bought out
- Barnes & Noble – $125 | Bought out
Followers of the movie must also have the upcoming two-book compendium on their radar. Initially slated to launch in November, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining from artwork guide writer Taschen is now anticipated to reach on December 26. Sadly, preorders are offered out in any respect main retailers proper now, although Taschen is promoting it at Amazon for its $125 record value with a $15 delivery payment. What is that this guide, you ask? It is a 1,400-page, two-volume hardcover set that explores the making and legacy of The Shining in exhaustive element.
The compendium was edited by former Pixar director Lee Unkrich, who directed Toy Story 3 and Coco and has co-directing credit for Toy Story 2, Discovering Nemo, and Monsters, Inc. Quantity one is written by writer J.W. Rinzler, a movie historian recognized for his deep dives into well-liked film franchises, together with The Making of Star Wars, a three-book sequence that goes behind the scenes on the creation of the unique trilogy. Rinzler’s guide relies on lots of of hours of unique interviews. The guide additionally accommodates a foreword written by Steven Spielberg.
Quantity two is a photograph album filled with manufacturing paperwork from Kubrick’s private assortment, idea artwork, set images, letters, deleted scenes. A lot of the content material within the album solely seems on this guide.
Taschen has revealed a number of different books about Stanley Kubrick which might be price testing:
The Shining & Physician Sleep Blu-rays
In 2013, Stephen King revealed an ideal sequel to The Shining referred to as Physician Sleep. The sequel stars a grown-up Dan Torrance who should confront his demons and the place that created them, the Overlook Lodge. Mike Flanagan tailored the novel right into a characteristic movie in 2019. Physician Sleep is among the greatest trendy King diversifications. If you wish to watch The Shining and Physician Sleep now, this is an inventory of at the moment obtainable 4K and normal Blu-ray releases. There’s a regular Blu-ray combo pack that is really cheaper than the 2 films on their very own. You may get The Shining and Physician Sleep for under $11.
You may additionally discover the 1997 TV sequence on the record. Many individuals love Kubrick’s adaptation, however King, to place it flippantly, isn’t a fan. King wrote the script for the 1997 ABC miniseries based mostly on his guide. As an enormous Stephen King fan, I actually loved the miniseries, however it’s not practically as extremely considered the movie. It is undoubtedly price watching, and the Blu-ray version, which launched earlier this 12 months, is just $22 on Amazon.
Stephen King – The Shining & Physician Sleep Novels
If you have not learn Stephen King’s authentic 1977 novel that Kubrick’s movie relies on, you may choose up a replica for fairly low cost at Amazon. You’ll be able to even get a extremely cool “retro” hardcover version for under $23. The Shining is among the greatest horror novels of the final 50 years, and whereas Kubrick’s adaptation is nice, it is nonetheless fairly totally different from the guide. Each are masterpieces of the style. Physician Sleep, the novel, does not attain the identical heights (unsurprisingly), however it’s an pleasurable sequel that’s price studying even in case you’ve already watched Flanagan’s adaptation.
The Shining can be included in two at the moment obtainable paperback field units. Stephen King Three Basic Novels Field Set is a North American launch containing King’s earliest bestsellers. Carrie was King’s debut novel. He adopted it up with ‘Salem’s Lot, and The Shining was his fourth novel. His third novel, Rage, was revealed underneath the pseudonym Richard Bachman and is now not in print. The five-book field set listed beneath additionally contains Cujo and Firestarter. Simply bear in mind that this set accommodates UK editions revealed by Hodder & Stoughton.