Horror 101 - Episode 105: The Shining (1980)
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Our final Horror 101 episode of this foul year 2020 and our last show for our Haunted Place Theme. In 1980 Veteran Director Kubrick made a cinematic adaptation of a Stephen King story involving a small family isolated in an evil resort for the winter. Join us as we give a critical look at what many regard as one of the most terrifying ghost stories ever put to celluloid. The Shining. Show Hightlights: 01:00 Prelude to Terror... 05:00 A Critique of Kubrick... 12:55 Helicopter Opening... 14:45 The Interview... 19:00 Elevator of Blood... 22:07 The Shining... 26:44 A Downward Spiral... 37:00 You've Always Been The Caretaker... 40:10 All Work And No Play... 46:10 Redrum... 50:25 Winter Maze... 53:15 The Ending... 54:50 Scoring the Film... 61:50 Conclusion...Happy New Year!!
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