Donnelly, Kevin
The Shining (Cultographies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231187237
- author:
- Donnelly, Kevin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 150
- Dimensions:
- 17.53 x 10.92 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980) is a landmark film that has become synonymous with horror and suspense. On one hand, it was a commercially successful mainstream horror film about a violent father in a deserted hotel, while on the other, it has also been interpreted as a more esoteric and enigmatic work for cult audiences. The film's use of allusions and symbolism has led to numerous interpretations over the years, elevating its cult status and making it a unique case in cinema. This book delves into the most fascinating aspects of The Shining, examining both its surface-level narrative and the range of meanings assigned to it by fans and scholars alike. By exploring these different perspectives, this volume sheds new light on what makes The Shining one of the key cult films of the last half century.
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