A Revolutionary Film

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2017)

The Shining was one of the most intricate, detailed, layered films I have ever watched by far. Part of what made it so intriguing was the fact that all those 'easter eggs' were thrown in. With the close up of the can in the pantry, all the aboriginal decor in the hotel, the "Indian burial ground" underneath the hotel; there's no way these details were coincidences. They all had a very clear message of the genocide in my opinion. Even with the bear scene and Danny lying on the bear in the therapist's room. Those are not loose ends. Why would anyone put those in for fun? They have to lead somewhere, no question about it. No details are ever random. This film is for sure a classic. The sound track is unlike any horror film I have ever seen and it truly added an entire layer for me. The way ever single detail lines up and interconnects with each other (settlers raping the aboriginals just like Jack was possibly raping Danny?) makes this film great. I don't know how this would not be a classic; it's revolutionary.