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The Shining
“A masterpiece of modern horror.”
The Shining (1980) is a horror, thriller film directed by Stanley Kubrick. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2.8/5, with 85% solving the puzzle and 15% failing it, making it the #59 mediumest puzzle of 124 in the archive. Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Medium
2.8/5
Avg Score
85%
Solved
15%
Failed
181
Players
#59
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #19 · April 7, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
An isolated place high in the Colorado mountains during a harsh winter.
The Character (Clue 4)
A family moves into an isolated hotel for the winter.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
The father slowly loses his mind.
The Twist (Clue 2)
The young son has psychic abilities and sees terrifying visions.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Jack Nicholson chops through a door with an axe and says here's Johnny.
The Shining
Cast
Jack Nicholson as Jack TorranceShelley Duvall as Wendy TorranceDanny Lloyd as DannyScatman Crothers as HallorannBarry Nelson as UllmanPhilip Stone as GradyJoe Turkel as LloydAnne Jackson as Doctor
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Shining hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- The Shining had an average score of 2.8/5. 85% of players solved it, while 15% failed — a medium puzzle.
- Who directed The Shining?
- The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
- Who stars in The Shining?
- The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson.
- What genre is The Shining?
- The Shining is listed under Horror, Thriller.
- Where does The Shining rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- The Shining ranks #59 of 124 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).