The Shining

The Shining was produced in 1980 by Stanley Kubricks. An intense, epic, gothic horror film and haunted house master piece. It won one award, and was nominated for a following 5. Kubrick moved from the conventions of traditional horror film thrillers, displacing them with his own, much more subtle, rich, symbolic motifs. The empty corridor includes a gothic chandelaer, and leaking blood. This is repeated in the overall setting of an isolated hotel in the countryside. The whole setting really builds the pace. It is speaking in third person, which makes it more personal, and makes the audience really relate to what they're watching. The equilibrium narrative is of a family on holdiay, an everyday family whcih makes it seem more scary. It highlights themes of isolation, lonliness and stress. The target audience is teenagers, young people up tot he age of 25, and those excited by thriller as we get to watch the killer be killed, revenge.