Content & Trigger Warnings for The Shining (1977)
2 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Shining (1977) contains 2 content warnings : Forced institutionalization, Grief / bereavement (major focus).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Forced institutionalization | 1/5 | Referenced | References to psychiatric care and the fear of being institutionalized are present as background elements. |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | The family grapples with the emotional aftermath of past trauma, and the hotel amplifies grief and psychological torment. |
Mental Health & Emotional
1/5Referenced
References to psychiatric care and the fear of being institutionalized are present as background elements.
3/5Depicted
The family grapples with the emotional aftermath of past trauma, and the hotel amplifies grief and psychological torment.
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