What year was The Shining filmed to be ready for it's 1980 release ?

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Not sure when they started, but it says on Wikipedia that it took over a year to film and a fire in February 1979 delayed production. So I’d guess they started in late 1977 or early 1978. 

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• Steve Guy

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  I believe the story is supposed to take place in the 70s, maybe it’s supposed to look a little dated. 
  

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