Every other movie today seems to be based on a novel. This isn't necessarily terrible, but there are some guidelines when it comes to turning a novel into a film. The most critical aspect is preserving the theme. Theme is about the big and small ideas that help explain actions and events in a literary or cinematic work. This can be accomplished through managing the characters and their relationships with others or their own morals and values. It is perfectly acceptable to change 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. Movies are not only watched for entertainment, but also to relate and learn. Of course, not all film adaptations are done well. One of Stephen King's "so-called" greatest horror films is arguably The Shining starring Jack Nicholson. Stanley Kubrick's film, although full of iconic scenes and quotes, is not what the reader expects to feel the same way as when reading literature. It is difficult to limit revision because the nature of cinema and literature are two very different ways of describing 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, sections need to be cut (Boggs). As expected, a higher and devoted audience for a literary work will be essential for a given 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 in fire and the film in ice. (Puchko). This quote alludes to the end of every story. What would motivate Stephen King to make such a strong statement regarding adaptation? Countless adjustments were made to his novel that ultimately affected the underlying subject matter.