How Scary Is The Shining (Book vs. Movie)?

Is Stephen King’s novel The Shining scary, and if so how scary? And what about the movie version? Which is scarier, the book or the movie?

As a vocal enthusiast of the horror genre (i.e., “nerd”), I’ve encountered these questions many times over the years. They usually come from people who haven’t seen the movie or read the book, but want to know what all the fuss is about.

After all, The Shining has had a sizable influence on the horror genre and pop culture in general. (One recent example:...