Nowadays every other movie seems like it's based on a novel. This isn't necessarily terrible, but there are some guidelines when it comes to converting a novel into a film. The most critical aspect is to preserve the theme. Theme is the large and small ideas that help explain actions and events in a literary or cinematic work. This can be achieved through managing the characters and their relationships with others or their morals and values. It is perfectly acceptable to alter the plot of a novel, but it cannot violate its theme or tone. Ultimately, theme and tone are what the reader or viewer takes away from the work. Films are not just watched for entertainment, but also to relate to and learn from. Of course, not all film adaptations are done well. Arguably, one of Stephen King's so-called greatest horror films is The Shining with Jack Nicholson. Stanley Kubrick's film, although full of iconic scenes and quotes, is not. The reader expects to feel the same way he or she felt when reading the literature. It is difficult to limit the review because the nature of cinema and literature are two very different ways of representing stories. It's like comparing an oil painting to a statue. There is also too much content in a novel to put it all into a film, some parts of it have to be cut (Boggs). As expected, a more dedicated audience for a literary work will be crucial for any film. The Shining is no exception. Not long ago, Stephen King criticized the film, saying, “The book is hot and the movie is cold; the book ends with fire and the film with ice. (Puchko). This quote suggests the end of every story. What would motivate Stephen King to make such a strong statement regarding the adaptation? Countless adjustments have been made to his novel that ultimately add up to affect the underlying