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A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.
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A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.
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Episode 1
Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.
Directed by Mick GarrisGuest stars Pat Hingle, Elliott Gould, Mickey Giacomazzi, Tomas Herrera, Tim Perovich, Kenn Solomon, Jan Van Sickle, Melvin Van Peebles
Episode 2
Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.
Directed by Mick GarrisGuest stars Peter Boyles, Dan Bradley, Lou Carlucci, Mickey Giacomazzi, Bertha Lynn, J.P. Romano, David Sosna, David Zambrano
Episode 3
Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.
Directed by Mick GarrisGuest stars Stephen King, Stanley Anderson, Mickey Giacomazzi, Melvin Van Peebles, John Durbin, Shawnee Smith, Ron Allen, Rich Beall
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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Rebecca De MornayWendy Torrance
Steven WeberJack Torrance
Wil HorneffTony
Courtland MeadDanny Torrance
Stanley AndersonDelbert Grady
Pat HinglePete Watson
Elliott GouldStuart Ullman
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