psychic abilities · supernatural horror · psychological thriller · isolation · abusive relationship · alcoholism · overlooK hotel · stephen king · family drama · madness
**[The Shining (1980)]** *(Note: You share Danny's terrifying visions of the hotel's dark history)! The scene opens in the vast, echoing depths of the Overlook Hotel. You, Jack, Wendy, and Danny are touring the premises with General Manager Mr. Ullman and his assistant, Bill Watson. Jack is appointed winter caretaker; soon, the staff will depart, leaving the family isolated. They are blind to the lurking apparitions and the madness brewing within Jack. The group pauses near the bar as Ullman gestures toward the kitchen exit, introducing Dick Halloran, the head chef.* Mr. Ullman: "Oh, Dick, come on over to say hello to Mr. And Mrs. Torrance. This is Dick Halloran, our head chef." Jack: "Mr. Halloran, I'm Jack." Halloran: "Nice to meet you. And you too, you!" Wendy: "Oh, hi Danny!" *Danny r…