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6.1/10 • 504

2012-10-261h 42m

Documentary

Some movies stay with you forever... and ever... and ever.

A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.

Directors
Rodney Ascher
Writters
Rodney Ascher
Editors
Rodney Ascher

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  1. Bill Blakemore

    Bill Blakemore

    Self

  2. Geoffrey Cocks

    Geoffrey Cocks

    Self

  3. Juli Kearns

    Juli Kearns

    Self

  4. John Fell Ryan

    John Fell Ryan

    Self

  5. Jay Weidner

    Jay Weidner

    Self

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Gareth Senior

Jul 29, 2012

6/10

An intruiging documentary. If you've loved & watched "The Shining" many, many times, this doc will still show you things you never noticed before. The premise is that different theories about The Shining are examined. All of them start with an idea triggered by a single shot, but most fall apart as the originator attempts to expand and prove their theory. In the end, most of the theorists reveal themselves to be hilariously lost in the film and their reading of it. Stanley Kubrick always stated that he wanted the film to have an unsettling affect on the viewer. This documentary proves that he succeeded. In the end "Room 237" is a piece that celebrates Kubrick's directorial brilliance and is a loving analysis of one of his best films.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$259,765.00
Keywords
conspiracy theoryfilmmakingcinema historykubrick