Review of The Shining (1980) by Hunter M — 23 Apr 2014
Deeply creepy and disturbing, this horror masterpiece borrows only the surface plot from King's novel. The use of music and subtle foreshadowing techniques to set up the horror scenes is superb. The Shining takes the themes of isolation, child and spouse abuse, alcoholism, and possibly supernatural forces and combines them to push Jack Torrance's spiraling descent into murderous insanity.
Like any other Kubrick film, The Shining is riddled with subtle clues that give hints to underlying themes that supersede the surface narrative. You'll be asking many questions when the film is over, as there is very little narrative exposition.
This leaves many scenes up to your own interpretation. The Shining sets itself apart from other horror films and could be considered the greatest horror film ever made.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Hunter M on 23 Apr 2014.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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