Movies / Room 237 (2012)

7/10

Runtime: 102 min

Genres: Documentary

Languages: English

Countries: USA


Many movies lend themselves to dramatic interpretations, but none as rich and far ranging as Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. In LA filmmaker Rodney Ascher's ROOM 237, we hear from people who have developed far-reaching theories and believe they have decoded the hidden symbols and messages buried in the late director's film. Carefully examining The Shining inside out, and forwards and backwards, ROOM 237 is equal parts captivating, provocative and pure pleasure. It gives voice to the fans and scholars who espouse these theories, reworking the film to match their ideas and intercutting it with layers of dreamlike imagery to illustrate their streams of consciousness. Sometimes outrageous, always engaging, the words of the interviewees are given full force by Ascher's compelling vision. Also featured at the 2012 Sundance, Cannes and Toronto film festivals. Opens in March 2013 through IFC Midnight. (104 min.)


Directors (1) Credit
Rodney Ascher ...
Writers (1) Credit
Rodney Ascher (written by)
Composers (2) Credit
Jonathan Snipes ...
William Hutson ...
Editors (1) Credit
Rodney Ascher ...
Cinematographers (2) Credit
Brian Kallies ...
Mark Boswell ...
Actors (30) Credit
Barry Dennen Bill Watson (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barry Nelson Stuart Ullman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bill Blakemore Himself
Buffy Visick VHS enthusiast
Christoph Eichhorn Hans Castorp (archive footage) (uncredited)
Clive Revill Dr. Barrett (archive footage) (uncredited)
Danny Lloyd Danny Torrance (archive footage) (uncredited)
Emil Jannings Mephisto (archive footage) (uncredited)
Geoffrey Cocks Himself
Jack Nicholson Jack Torrance (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Mason Prof. Humbert Humbert (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jay Weidner Himself
Joe Turkel Lloyd the Bartender (archive footage) (uncredited)
John Fell Ryan Himself
Juli Kearns Herself
Keir Dullea Dr. Dave Bowman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kirk Douglas Spartacus (archive footage) (uncredited)
Malcolm McDowell Alex (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Potter (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nicole Kidman Alice Harford (archive footage) (uncredited)
Patrick Magee Mr. Alexander (archive footage) (uncredited)
Peter Sellers Clare Quilty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Philip Stone Delbert Grady (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pope John Paul II Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Scatman Crothers Dick Hallorann (archive footage) (uncredited)
Shelley Duvall Wendy Torrance (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stanley Kubrick Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stephen King Jordy Verrill (archive footage) (uncredited)
Thomas Gibson Carl (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tom Cruise Dr. William Harford (archive footage) (uncredited)