I haven't watched The Shining yet, and two minutes in the movie I could see the two was related, the iconic hotel carpet gave it away, nonetheless I tried fruitlessly not to watch the movie further and to watch The Shining first, but my curiosity got the better of me. The movie plot creeps up to you, and you starting to tie the ends, considering I've not watch the prelude, that being said, the feel and style of Stephen King is very evident, and its a good thing. I enjoyed the movie and the familiarity of it, and it keeps you captivated through out. Can't wait to read the book of both The Shining and Doctor Sleep, and to watch the classic horror that is part of our horror movie culture.