The Shining Film Review

Having read the novel, I was keen to watch the film, but I wanted to see it in my own terms. This is why I chose to write my own review of The Shining. I wanted to discuss the key aspects of the film and to try to explain why I loved it so much. I also wanted to look at the different ways the film was made and how it can be re-interpreted. I also wanted to explore some of the different homages and parodies that have been made.

Kubrick's role in the film

During the making of his film "The Shining", Kubrick broke a world record. He had Shelley Duvall do over 100 takes of one scene. He also used a Steadicam mount, which allows a camera operator to track over uneven surfaces. It allowed the filmmaker to give the film a more cinematic look.

The Shining, released in 1980, is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. The film features Jack Torrance, a young boy who is haunted by the spirit of a former caretaker at the Overlook Hotel in the Rocky Mountains.

The Shining also has a strong theme of the Holocaust. The film's central theme is that men choose domestic violence. It also deals with a topic that Kubrick was particularly interested in: the history of Native American genocide.

Kubrick's film is considered to be one of the greatest horror films of all time. It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. It was named the 75th best film of all time by the Sight & Sound directors' poll in 2012.

Danny Torrance's supernatural abilities in the novel vs in the film

Psychic abilities are not uncommon in Stephen King's The Shining. However, the Overlook Hotel, the setting for the novel, is filled with ghosts and unexplained occurrences. It almost claimed Jack and Wendy Torrance's young son Danny.

The Shining is a 1977 novel by Stephen King. It was adapted into a film in 1980, directed by Stanley Kubrick. Danny Torrance is a five-year-old boy with psychic abilities. He has a "shine," or the ability to see into the future. He can communicate telepathically with others who also "shine" and he can see ghosts.

In the book, Danny meets Dick Hallorann, the chef at the Overlook. He teaches him how to manage his abilities and to banish ghosts. Dick Hallorann also has psychic abilities. He explains that Danny's ability is similar to his own. He also helps Danny to deal with his father's violent past. Danny begins to mislead Hallorann about his abilities.

Sound design

During the Hollywood golden age of filmmaking, some of the most successful movies were the ones that relied on sound spectacle. The Shining is one of those movies. It uses sound effects, music and dialogue to create an omnipresent sense of un-seen horror.

The Shining is one of the greatest horror movies of all time. The film's soundtrack features music from some of the best European composers of Kubrick's time. It is not only a finely crafted score, but it is also a major contributor to the film's overall potency.

The film's music is a blend of classical compositions by Bela Bartok and other avant-garde composers. It is also joined by a few pieces from contemporary composers. The soundtrack's primary feature is Bela Bartok's Music for Strings, Percussion and Celeste.

The Shining's soundtrack also contains the "Mickey Mousing" effect, which is the practice of matching music to screen actions. This is unusual for live action films.

Parodies and homages to the film

Throughout the years, "The Shining" has been parodied on The Simpsons, ranging from one-off lines to full-blown homages. From the "Bad Dream House" segment to the "Crawl Space" episode, there are plenty of references to the Stanley Kubrick horror movie. Even the newest season premiere has borrowed from classic fright fests, including a mysterious room and twins positioned at the end of a hallway.

While the "Crawl Space" episode is not an actual homage to "The Shining," it does loosely follow the character's journey to the hotel bar. The episode also features a wildly vocal performance, with Bob stuck in the crawl space between the restaurant and his apartment.

The "Bad Dream House" segment features a number of references to the Overlook Hotel. For example, Homer attacks the water softener with an axe, which is reminiscent of Jack Torrance breaking the bathroom door with an axe. The scene also includes a reference to Room 237, RM237.