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The Shining

By Roger Luckhurst
Series: BFI Film Classics
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The Shining is a detailed exploration of Stanley Kubrick's iconic horror film, which was initially met with poor reviews but has since become a cornerstone of the genre. Roger Luckhurst delves into the film's themes, motifs, and cultural impact, examining its sequences and performances to reveal new interpretations. Central to the study is the haunted hotel’s maze, serving as a metaphorical guide through the film’s complex narrative and eerie atmosphere.
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Stanley Kubrick hailed The Shining as 'the scariest horror film of all time' before its release in 1980.

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Stanley Kubrick hailed The Shining as 'the scariest horror film of all time' before its release in 1980. Though the film opened to poor reviews, it has since become one of the most admired horror films in cinema history. Exerting an enormous influence on popular culture, The Shining has spawned a vast array of interpretations and conspiracy theories.

Roger Luckhurst's illuminating study explores the film's themes, tropes, and resonances through a detailed analysis of sequences and performances. Situating The Shining in a series of fresh contexts, Luckhurst examines the complex nature of horror cinema at the end of the 1970s and early 80s. Taking the maze of the haunted hotel as a key motif, he offers numerous threads with which to navigate the strange twists and turns of this enigmatic film.

This limited edition features original cover artwork by Mark Swan.

Series: BFI Film Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844576395

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BFI Publishing

Illustration: 62 colour illus

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 100

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Roger Luckhurst Series: BFI Film Classics

About the Author

Roger Luckhurst is Professor of Modern Literature at Birkbeck College, University of London, UK. His many books include The Trauma Question (2008) and The Mummy's Curse (2012).

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