Get lost in the twisting, turning, creepy maze that is the classic horror, The Shining by Stephen King. You might make it out alive.

This classic by Stephen King embodies his style entirely in a dark, slow-growing horror that will creep in on you. What starts as simply unsettling becomes alarming and terrifying for a true horror story that cuts to the bone. This story has gone from mere book to legend, with iconic characters previously brought to life in Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation of The Shining.

Jack Torrance, the writer’s block-prone antagonist played out by the legendary Jack Nicholson. His wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall), son Danny Torrance (Danny Lloyd), and the head chef Dick (Scatman Crothers) is isolated in the Overlook Hotel, where they all begin to wonder what haunts Room 237. The box office hit was known for infamous scenes like Jack’s smashing through the bathroom door and the tense moments where he chases his young son through a frozen hedge maze. This horror film brought many fans to the original novel, as avid Shining followers wanted more of the Torrance family and the tension and fear of Stephen King.

Campbell Scott narrates this audiobook version of the book, bringing all the tension and suspense you want from a Stephen King novel to life. He expertly navigates the different characters, giving each their own distinct voice and tone while maintaining cohesion and a mood that builds psycho-like as the story goes on. It is the ideal way to tell a slow-building horror, and the result is outstanding.

Whether you are an avid fan of Stephen King, horror movies, or The Shining specifically, or if this is your first time encountering the story, this audiobook adaptation is the perfect way to dive into the snowbound, secluded world of The Shining. And though it may not be the scariest of King’s novels, it is sure to give you a few shivers and unsettling feelings at the very least. Be warned.