The Shining Dystopian Films and Horror

Kubrick was never one to respect convention, and his one horror film resolutely defies genre staples with its brightly lit interiors, low body count, and lack of explanation. Yet it is widely hailed as one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. We get into Kubrick’s achievements with this film while carefully navigating the hedge maze of extravagant interpretations that the work has inspired.