The Shining is more creepy than scary - that's why fans of the book hated the Kubrick film when it came out. They've come around to it since, though, but it's a film filled with several iconic moments, all of which are in our version. While Jennifer may have been a bit young when The Shining originally came out, it's not like the book has been out of print or the film unavailable - it's a VERY popular movie.