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38. The Truth Behind Stephen King’s The Shining

· 1 h 20 min · S1 E38

Episode 38. The Truth Behind Stephen King’s The Shining

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How did Stephen King's stay in a ghostly hotel in Colorado inspire The Shining? Is Stanley Kubrick's iconic movie a faithful adaptation? And, is King a good writer?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Shining, and the world it was born of.

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