I have just freaked myself out watching The Shining for the first time, at 3am on my own in a small room in the Hospital wing where I sleep when doing a night-shift. Having calmed down and done some breathing exercises I realised what a classy piece of cinema it is.
Kubrick - Unique genius
Nicholson - Best Actor (One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest - fav film)
Woman - should get prize for sustaining look of terror the longest
Kid - REDRUM
I must admit that some parts puzzled me, especially the ending, and the whole 20's Brady/butler thing that was going on. I presume that reading the book would help, but frankly cant be bothered at this time. There is some mumbling about Native American burial sites, but I dont buy it. I cant see how that is relevant to the Jack Torrence/Charles Brady storyline other than the fact that the hotel could be haunted. Am I missing something obvious? I would love to be enlightened so I can stop thinking about it as I try to sleep tonight. Please explain.
Kubrick - Unique genius
Nicholson - Best Actor (One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest - fav film)
Woman - should get prize for sustaining look of terror the longest
Kid - REDRUM
I must admit that some parts puzzled me, especially the ending, and the whole 20's Brady/butler thing that was going on. I presume that reading the book would help, but frankly cant be bothered at this time. There is some mumbling about Native American burial sites, but I dont buy it. I cant see how that is relevant to the Jack Torrence/Charles Brady storyline other than the fact that the hotel could be haunted. Am I missing something obvious? I would love to be enlightened so I can stop thinking about it as I try to sleep tonight. Please explain.