Roger Luckhurst

The Shining (BFI Film Classics)

(No reviews yet) Write a Review

ISBN 13:: 9781844576395
author:: Roger Luckhurst
format:: Paperback
publisher:: British Film Institute
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 104
Dimensions:: 13.4 x 0.7 x 19.2 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Film, History of Film
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 3 working days

£11.59

Current Stock: 1

Quantity:

Description

Description

Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's novel is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films in cinema history. This study by Roger Luckhurst explores the film's enduring themes and motifs, examining its complex nature within the context of late 1970s and early 80s horror cinema. Luckhurst situates The Shining at the heart of a series of fresh contexts, using the maze of the haunted hotel as a key motif to navigate the enigmatic film. Through a detailed analysis of sequences and performances, Luckhurst offers new insights into the film's strange twists and turns. This limited edition features original cover artwork by Mark Swan, making it a unique addition to any collection of horror cinema studies.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products

If.... (BFI Film Classics)

Sinker, Mark

£13.45

Lindsay Anderson's film if...(1968) is a thought-provoking exploration of rebellion and conformity in an English public school setting. The title is a nod to Rudyard Kipling's famous poem, while the...

Vertigo (BFI Film Classics)

Charles Barr

£13.32

Vertigo (1958) is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of world cinema. This landmark film functions both as an embodiment of the visual pleasures of 'classical Hollywood' and as a laying...

Seven (BFI Film Classics)

Dyer, Richard

£13.32

David Fincher's Seven explores the darker aspects of human nature through its harrowing portrayal of a world consumed by evil. This study delves into the film's use of cinematography, sound, and plot...

The Matrix (BFI Film Classics)

Clover, Joshua

£12.78

The Matrix by Joshua Clover explores the groundbreaking film that was a true statement of the American zeitgeist at the turn of the millennium. Directed by the Wachowski sisters and produced by Joel...

Trainspotting (BFI Film - Classics)

Smith, Murray

£13.32

Trainspotting: A Cultural Phenomenon In 1996, Trainspotting became an overnight sensation in British culture. Its success was a result of a combination of factors, including its eclectic soundtrack,...