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I forgot to say there is a behind the scenes film ...

2011-10-17T22:05:04.413+02:00

I forgot to say there is a behind the scenes film of "The Shining" that shows Stanley Kubrick working. It was made by his wife I believe. Something that we never see.

He kept Shelly Duvall in a state of anxiety throughout the entire shoot and was able to elicit a truly great performance out of her because of that.

Additionally he was re-writing things during the shooting and then there is all the symbolism in the film that alludes to the plight of Native Americans.

I have to wonder why someone would allow an 11 yea...

2011-10-17T21:58:54.914+02:00

I have to wonder why someone would allow an 11 year old to see this. It was not made with the idea that a child should. On the other hand I agree with you. Stanley Kubrick created something very original when compared to other "horror" films, who generally rely on blood and gore to shock their audience.

The scene where Jack's wife sees what he has been writing and sees that its nothing but the same thing over and over again, was a brilliant bit of story telling that other film makers could learn a great deal from.