The Shining

by Roger Luckhurst

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844576396
• ISBN13: 9781844576395
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: British Film Institute
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 8.3"