Room 237

Writer and director Rodney Ascher made his feature debut with this fascinating documentary. The explores multiple theories about hidden meanings surrounding Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," from behind the scenes to hidden messages within the film, ranging from fascinating to ludicrous through different perspective. Ascher could have chosen any film to make this kind of documentary but choosing the horror classic adds to the mystery and atmosphere of the film. Mostly using the actual film, scene by scene with additional archival footage narrated by five different people with their various theories. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.