Warner Bros. is exploring the idea of a prequel to The Shining
Laeta Kalogridis (Shutter Island), Brad Fischer (Black Swan), and James Vanderbilt (The Amazing Spider-Man) have been brought on as producers, to explore a new take on the project. The story will be set before Jack Torrance and his family arrive at the foreboding Overbrook Hotel. Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers starred in the original classic.
No screenwriters or directors have been attached yet, although it is possible that either Laeta Kalogridis or James Vanderbilt could draft the script, since they are accomplished screenwriters and producers.
Author Stephen King, who wrote the original novel Stanley Kubrick's movie is based on, is also writing a sequel novel, although it isn't known if that will be developed into a new movie as well.
The Shining was released May 23rd, 1980 and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson. The film is directed by Stanley Kubrick.
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JasonKat
b4? why not after, and just make it to where a new family comes along and in the end.. the father's photo is seen on a new pic on the wall with a camo of jack's.
But damnit, let it be the same hotel. layouts and keep it the same. dont give us sum stupid hotel in nyc or motel 6. lol
10 months agoby @jasonkatFlag
Jimthar
stupid idea all the way around.
10 months agoby @jimtharFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx I thought it referenced well
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Nicholaus XX
Terrible news. I really hope they don't follow through.
@bawnian-dexeus -- That statement wouldn't even translate well metaphorically...
Well, um, okay..
10 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
THE JOKER
Not thinking I will like this...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Smitty-werbenjagermanjensen
damn, i was kinda lookin forward to this thinkin it was gonna be a prequel about the family that went to the hotel before the torrance family where no one survived. I dont see what kind of direction they plan on going with
10 months agoby @Smitty-werbenjagermanjensenFlag
Vamp
Stephen King is about to release a sequel to his book. Why would they do a prequel?
10 months agoby @vampire2000Flag
skywise
One of the scariest movies from my childhood.
10 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Yannick Decorte
The original is so good that yes, I would love to see another movie made if it's from top people in the industry. Honestly, it doesn't matter to me if it's not on the same level, the potential around the universe in The Shining is just so damn terrifying I want to see it explored further.
10 months agoby @yannick-decorteFlag
Mutant
I own the Original and love it. Hated the rebooted mini series with Tim and I won't watch this prequel.
10 months agoby @zenderFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
God theres no need for a sequel or prequel, without Kubrick in the director seat it just wont be any good. If Jack comes back then the acting maybe good
10 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
thedude-abides
@the-movieghost Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised.
10 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Red Camera Man
No. Just leave it alone.
10 months agoby @redcameramanFlag
the MovieGhost
@thedude-abides Oh, just give them a few years.
@bawnian-dexeus I couldn't have said it better.
10 months agoby @the-movieghostFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
This studio needs an enema
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Dark-White-Knight
?
10 months agoby @Dark-White-KnightFlag
ejk1
What? Why? Huh?
10 months agoby @ejk1Flag
artkid04
i think this sounds better than Stephen king's idea for the sequel
10 months agoby @artkid04Flag
ZanyZap
Forget this and just make the sequel after King writes it. Give the rights to Frank Darabont and let him do his thing.
10 months agoby @zanyzapFlag
thedude-abides
*Overlook Hotel*
Just stupid. At least it's not a reboot.
10 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag