The Invisible Horror of The Shining

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • A look at the eldritch horrors hidden in the halls of The Overlook Hotel.
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  • @kaptainkristian
    @kaptainkristian  3 роки тому +546

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    • @louigovi
      @louigovi 3 роки тому +26

      Almost exactly two years since the last video and the king returns

    • @jake7843
      @jake7843 3 роки тому +8

      Hell Ya The King Is Back

    • @BG-lr7hm
      @BG-lr7hm 3 роки тому +6

      Wow a video worth waiting for a whole year! Bravo 👏

    • @sanjayraju988
      @sanjayraju988 3 роки тому +3

      Kap? I thought you were dead. Welcome back!

    • @ericjourdain892
      @ericjourdain892 3 роки тому +4

      Absolutely brilliant essay. Your editing is sensational. Cheers from Paris Captain!

  • @GordonStainforth
    @GordonStainforth 3 роки тому +7215

    You say thank you for watching; I say thank you for your very generous and perceptive comments about my music editing on The Shining. I must say that that was my happiest time in all the time I was in the film industry. My experience of working with Stanley was extremely easy and harmonious. Contrary to what others say (usually those who did not work with him closely), he was the easiest and best boss I ever had. I'm now writing a shortish book about my experience of working with him, provisionally entitled 'Working with Stanley'. Hopefully it'll be published before the end of next year.

    • @kaptainkristian
      @kaptainkristian  3 роки тому +1865

      Sir, you are an absolute legend. I'm very much looking forward to reading your book.

    • @CusomPCs
      @CusomPCs 3 роки тому +711

      No fucking way

    • @DefaultCompanion
      @DefaultCompanion 3 роки тому +792

      The internet can be beautiful sometimes

    • @fidelsoccer00
      @fidelsoccer00 3 роки тому +260

      Wtf!?! That’s amazing!

    • @ravenestrella2310
      @ravenestrella2310 3 роки тому +318

      Wow…the internet truly is an amazing place at times! What an honor, having the very genius whose work you just poured your soul into making a video about to watch and compliment your work! Talk about a beautiful thing, indeed!

  • @24FramesOfNick
    @24FramesOfNick 3 роки тому +3036

    The return of the king

  • @bigpapamagoo8696
    @bigpapamagoo8696 3 роки тому +2213

    The first time I watched The Shining, the part that scared me the most was the scene where Danny went into the hotel room to get his truck and Jack was sitting on the bed silently. The concept of being trapped in the hotel with ghosts and demons is terrifying, but being trapped in the hotel with your unstable, abusive father is terrifying in a much more real, tangible way.

    • @xyaeiounn
      @xyaeiounn 2 роки тому +77

      The silent sitting was a manifestation of the influence of the evil spirits. The way that all came together and closed in was cemented in that scene, after that there's no doubt about the peril they're all in.

    • @dianesanford581
      @dianesanford581 2 роки тому +26

      Yeah, if that was my dad, we'd have been dead as a woman and child can get- no two ways about it.

    • @eirik3938
      @eirik3938 2 роки тому +9

      There are no ghosts in the shining

    • @robertbullock7301
      @robertbullock7301 2 роки тому +21

      @@eirik3938 what do you mean there is

    • @eirik3938
      @eirik3938 2 роки тому +4

      @@robertbullock7301 No there isn't

  • @matthewmosier8439
    @matthewmosier8439 3 роки тому +1686

    "You ask five people about 'The Shining' and you get 15 interpretations."
    Very well said.

    • @rdecredico
      @rdecredico 2 роки тому

      Because most people are idiots, that is why.

    • @izaakweed8582
      @izaakweed8582 2 роки тому +5

      @Cherish God what’s that supposed to mean

    • @WesleyWyndam-Pryce
      @WesleyWyndam-Pryce 2 роки тому +12

      A movie about child abuse, guilt and revelation.

    • @willn8664
      @willn8664 2 роки тому +3

      @@WesleyWyndam-Pryce and a crazy lady that hallucinates a lot.

    • @johnb.8687
      @johnb.8687 2 роки тому +12

      @@WesleyWyndam-Pryce Also a movie about alcoholism in Jack. When I was young I use to think the evil was a metaphor for the booze.

  • @SidenoteChannel
    @SidenoteChannel 3 роки тому +1956

    You're one of those creators who can never be replaced by someone else. So I'm very happy that you are back, Kaptain!
    I hope you stay for long this time. Wishing you health and happiness!

    • @__ZANE__
      @__ZANE__ 3 роки тому +7

      yeah he's one of a kind alright. esp since for some reason when others try to make videos with footage from movies, they get copyrighted in two seconds.

    • @chimedemon
      @chimedemon 3 роки тому +5

      His editing is unbelievable, shaping not only the musical cues but the actual frame itself… where others would just say something with the frame, he goes beyond and makes it apart of the conversation by actively adding and removing things from it

    • @FreqBand
      @FreqBand 3 роки тому +1

      kaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristiankaptainkristian

    • @FreqBand
      @FreqBand 3 роки тому +1

      I'm not a robot.

    • @FreqBand
      @FreqBand 3 роки тому

      Very good review.... my favorite horror film, of all time.

  • @michaele1278
    @michaele1278 2 роки тому +335

    I never thought they could use music to this degree in a film. It's pure genius.

    • @andrewcarpenter687
      @andrewcarpenter687 2 роки тому +4

      More like mad scientist, Dr jekyll and Mr hyde....Hyde wants out...

    • @drew-g
      @drew-g Рік тому +5

      Alien is like that to an extent....in my opinion

  • @jaaafur
    @jaaafur 3 роки тому +778

    The editing in this video is crazy good. Notice when the video cuts to black after the shot of Jack smiling at Danny how Jack’s face stays there (darkened) for a second, almost like it’s burned into the screen. Chills.

    • @tiffanyrayburn6845
      @tiffanyrayburn6845 3 роки тому +23

      Too creepy!!!!!!

    • @bobbysealejunior6590
      @bobbysealejunior6590 3 роки тому +26

      I came looking for this comment because I knew I wasn’t the only one that noticed that. I had to blink twice. At that point, I had to find this comment for the sake of my own sanity.

    • @grahamdoig8128
      @grahamdoig8128 2 роки тому +3

      Its so fucking well done! Its added another layer to my appreciation of this film

    • @unknownnamer330
      @unknownnamer330 2 роки тому +1

      omg i had to rewatch that part because I missed it and my heart sank omg

    • @djjdnewyork1
      @djjdnewyork1 Рік тому

      Great fuckin' call. I didn't catch that. Wild, man.

  • @spawnjg
    @spawnjg 3 роки тому +632

    Music can make or break a movie sometimes. The Shinning and Hereditary are two of the most iconic movies in my mind that use the right pitch and tone in their musical score.

    • @bruhmoment-yc5zg
      @bruhmoment-yc5zg 3 роки тому +43

      Gotta love Hereditary. Similar to the shining how when the family is casually interacting in the beginning, the music is all quiet but clearly off and creepy, hinting toward an inevitable end

    • @stevebrian2145
      @stevebrian2145 3 роки тому +22

      I agree with you regarding Hereditary, as well. The music made it doubly frightening!

    • @mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo
      @mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo 2 роки тому +4

      @@bruhmoment-yc5zg can't remember any sounds in hereditary. Pretty awkward movie.

    • @godfreypoon5148
      @godfreypoon5148 2 роки тому +11

      What the crap is this movie people keep referring to, "The Shinning"??
      Is it about shins?

    • @sethstine4698
      @sethstine4698 2 роки тому +7

      Yes. Eyes Wide Shut has a great score as well. Simplistic. Minimalist. And absolutely chilling

  • @that.mailman
    @that.mailman 2 роки тому +509

    One thing I hated a lot about how this movie aged was how people see the movie now. Today, most Hollywood horror is just jumpscares and gore. The Shining was different. It was you, watching something happen in a hotel, with now way to stop it. The tension grows, and the entire experience is so uncomfortable. In a weird and twisted way, The Shining is beautiful

    • @Chris29_11
      @Chris29_11 Рік тому +4

      Well said!

    • @daltongalloway
      @daltongalloway Рік тому +14

      I’d argue there are jumpscares. Like when “Tuesday” pops up when the music is building up to it. People nearly crap themselves

    • @SWLinPHX
      @SWLinPHX Рік тому +8

      I totally agree. I remember movies of the 1970's and 80's and some later films being much scarier and ominous than jump scare films where we then later see the full demon and there's a climactic monster battle scene . "Talk To Me" is a current film that doesn't rely on that trope really. Did you ever see the 1970's film "Burn Offerings" with Bette Davis and Karen Black? Movies like that are what get to me, especially that chauffeur!!! 😫

    • @Aureilia
      @Aureilia Рік тому +11

      I watched it for the first time a few months ago with my dad who apologised in advance that it wouldn't be that scary. By the end of the film I am absolutely terrified and tense as hell, switching between gushing about how effective the film is and hiding behind a pillow 😅

    • @silvermainecoons3269
      @silvermainecoons3269 Рік тому +4

      @@SWLinPHX. I was around 8 years old when I first saw Burnt Offerings, that chauffeur gave me nightmares for years. Another scene that bothered me (and still does) is when Oliver Reed finds that pair of old spectacles in the swimming pool and puts them on. There’s a bullet hole in one of the lenses, and he goes all Jack Torrance/Jack Nicholson on us and almost drowns his son. Burnt Offerings might not have aged as well as other horror films from that era but it was the first one that started me on my love affair with horror, especially psychological & slow burn horror.
      The Changeling with George C. Scott is another movie that stayed with me forever. “Are you the child Cora killed by the coal cart?” Those seance scenes….😱

  • @TheMeaningOfNerd
    @TheMeaningOfNerd 3 роки тому +715

    After 2 yrs, I'm really glad to see you back. You've inspired my own videos & their editing style a lot with your backlog. So I'm glad to see you back here again 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @michaelheinrichs7802
    @michaelheinrichs7802 3 роки тому +307

    The mere fact that the music fits absolutely perfectly with the ALREADY EDITED scenes somehow evokes the same spine-tingling, hair-raising creepiness that I love this film for…almost like that invisible malevolent presence you mentioned infiltrated the actual filmmaking process itself. Great essay on the use of music in this film!

    • @Mike-zy8in
      @Mike-zy8in 2 роки тому

      Go Utube; are you a good person by living waters

  • @ilovebutterstuff
    @ilovebutterstuff 2 роки тому +242

    Stephen King said that Kubrick wanted to make a movie that "hurt people"... The first time I saw it when I was 10, I felt... Traumatized. But not physically. The whole experience was just indescribable. I always knew the music had an effect, and you described it perfectly. Happy Halloween!

    • @billvegas8146
      @billvegas8146 2 роки тому +28

      For me The Shinning is King's best book. But as an artistic achievement Kubrick far surpassed King. King himself called his writing "the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and fries."

    • @nadagabri5783
      @nadagabri5783 Рік тому +9

      @@billvegas8146king didn’t want JN or SD. He was not happy with many of SK artistic choices. Hands down the absolute best king adaptation EVER. SK elevates kings version and vision beyond words.

    • @classicwiseguy
      @classicwiseguy Рік тому +3

      @@nadagabri5783I’ll always kind of agree with King, though. In the story, they’re a normal family at first. In The Shining, JN looks unhinged from the start and SD looks overly stres
      sed out.

    • @silvermainecoons3269
      @silvermainecoons3269 Рік тому +7

      I love most of Stephen Kings work, especially his earlier novels. His newer stuff is hit or miss with me now. I always loved Kubrick’s version of The Shining though, King’s Shining movie was an embarrassment. I wonder if King still hates Kubrick’s version. It’s just a bit ironic that he said Kubrick set out to make a film that “hurt people”; what are King’s scariest books designed to do, make people feel warm and happy? 😂😅

    • @RaptorBoy-qv1bm
      @RaptorBoy-qv1bm Рік тому

      You watched an R rated film as a kid?

  • @Gonz1
    @Gonz1 3 роки тому +168

    "You can't quite see the strings being pulled, but you sure can hear them".
    Poetic.

  • @samueldeadman5733
    @samueldeadman5733 3 роки тому +397

    In all seriousness, as an avid video essay watcher, I think you have been such a huge influence on the UA-cam essay community as a whole. So many people drive their style from you but you still do it best! Welcome back sir

  • @Fragrance-dark
    @Fragrance-dark 4 місяці тому +7

    You completely nailed it on the head for why that conversation between Danny and Jack is so good. The whole film is chilling but that scene in particular really gets under my skin and never seems to lose its impact.
    Despite the stellar acting and stunning imagery. The Shining wouldn't be as scary without the careful implementation of its soundtrack. Great video, really liked your detailed take on this masterpiece.

  • @charlieclemmow8027
    @charlieclemmow8027 3 роки тому +91

    “I’m back” Michael Jordan 1995
    “I’m back” KaptainKristian 2021

  • @diegocastillo6470
    @diegocastillo6470 3 роки тому +69

    He says "Thank you for watching", no no no no, thank you for allowing us to watch this masterpiece.

  • @JOECANDELA22
    @JOECANDELA22 3 роки тому +89

    I studied mickey mousing when I was in college taking a class on movie soundtrack and this is the first time I've ever heard someone discuss it like you did. Nicely done.

  • @PunishWar
    @PunishWar Рік тому +10

    I always loved the way the camera leads the axe as Jack is breaking through the door. I believe most directors would have made it simultaneous or even had the camera lag behind the movement of the axe. Its a simple thing but somehow makes it more unsettling, as if it is inevitable and there is no stopping it.

  • @demonoid7469
    @demonoid7469 3 роки тому +37

    I watch this almost every year as one of my "Christmas" movies...when people tell me "how is that a Christmas movie?"
    I tell them "There is snow and a family spending time together" that is definitely Christmas in my book...

  • @ToyotaGuy1971
    @ToyotaGuy1971 3 роки тому +46

    "observing his family like toys in this diorama"; I always imagined that scene was a metaphor for Jack being like a mad-scientist looking at his test-subjects, his meek little mice running around in a maze-experiment.

  • @Reb3nga
    @Reb3nga 3 роки тому +22

    The music never struck me until I watched The Shining in a theatre.
    I was blown away from the opening to the credits.
    And I had seen it for the 5th time then.

  • @ludoviajante
    @ludoviajante 3 роки тому +274

    Your work is an inspiration to all of us on this platform. Thanks for giving us another awesome video!
    Much love from Brazil.

    • @band1d080
      @band1d080 2 роки тому

      Legal ver você aqui Ludo!

    • @rdecredico
      @rdecredico 2 роки тому

      This work is bullshit.

  • @MrMonteG_
    @MrMonteG_ 3 роки тому +145

    This is such an amazing audio analysis, I'm a HUGE fan of The Shining, yet of all the times I've watched it, I've never really fully listened to the music as scenes were moving along, very well done!

    • @Mike-zy8in
      @Mike-zy8in 2 роки тому

      Y'all go Utube: are you a good person by living waters

  • @TrashManForLife
    @TrashManForLife 3 роки тому +181

    Kaptainkristian is fully back to UA-cam, it’s not even December yet and there’s already a Christmas miracle! Can’t wait to see whatever you come out with next man!

    • @caspremedia
      @caspremedia 3 роки тому +7

      Don’t speak too soon, for all we know his next video may drop in 2023

  • @CJtheOMEGA
    @CJtheOMEGA 3 роки тому +250

    He’s back & better than ever, all hail the king

  • @TheRealNormanBates
    @TheRealNormanBates 2 роки тому +44

    3:23 I really love the editing and FX you used to create these scenes.

  • @Scorpiofrfr
    @Scorpiofrfr 3 роки тому +57

    Glad to see one of the best creators on this platform back! Its been a long 2 years!

  • @Brandknob
    @Brandknob 3 роки тому +70

    Beyond being genuinely informative, this is one of the most consistently engaging and genuinely entertaining video essays that I’ve seen in some time. Wonderful stuff!

  • @greenghoul157
    @greenghoul157 2 роки тому +15

    The atmosphere of this film is masterfully unsettling, I love analysing it and what makes it so unsettling, the music is definitely a big component

  • @BigZAM69
    @BigZAM69 3 роки тому +152

    Missed you man. Personally, there’s nothing else like your content on the internet.

  • @jon-vegard8386
    @jon-vegard8386 3 роки тому +69

    Any time you upload, it's an event. Your editing and skills with effects is just immaculate. Happy to see you back

  • @BearPawSwipe
    @BearPawSwipe Рік тому +4

    This movie is a perfect storm. Everything aligned and we are still talking about it today!

  • @ManSeekingMeaning
    @ManSeekingMeaning 3 роки тому +77

    There were cuts in this essay (which was incredibly concise and insightful as is) that blew me away. Haunting type of editing that I’m sure you had fun weaving into the video. The king’s back.

  • @lazarsaurus
    @lazarsaurus 3 роки тому +28

    Not only are you back, but you cover one of my favorite films.
    Not only do you cover one of my favorite films, but you cover an aspect of it I have never explored, and probably never would have.
    Thank you.

  • @bmo14lax
    @bmo14lax Рік тому +5

    Absolutely awesome breakdown. Music editor is VERY talented

  • @WayTooClose
    @WayTooClose 3 роки тому +32

    Just when I think everything that could be said about The Shining has been, you drop in a fresh, fascinating video (utilizing incredible effects that I'll never be able to duplicate, yet inspire me). Thank you!

  • @Gromek999
    @Gromek999 3 роки тому +158

    glad to see another amazing video :0

  • @dannync95
    @dannync95 3 роки тому +51

    Your editing skills are next level. This video puts so much of my experience of the movie into context. Amazing content right here

  • @mochi_ani
    @mochi_ani 3 роки тому +79

    Being a massive fan of The Shining, I’ve seen several videos and documentaries about this movie. This offered a new take on it that I’ve never heard of before. I’m truly so impressed by the level of perfection in this video.

    • @jeffjones3040
      @jeffjones3040 3 роки тому +1

      What would you say is the most frightening thing about the shining? I have not seen the allure of this movie. There is nothing to me that makes it a great movie.

    • @xxombified
      @xxombified 2 роки тому +2

      @@jeffjones3040 (this reply is late)I, personally wouldn't call it frightening, but rather more unnerving. Since to me, the movie focuses more on the erie and creepy factors, instead of " scary " factors, like how the creator of this video said, the music is essentially baked into the movie and it sets the tone for each scene and every score has at least one jolting note and tension building sequence that can put a person on edge. Also the bluntness of notion something bad is going to happen, from the way they casually talk about cannibalism to jack and Grady's talk in the bathroom. While nowadays it might not be THAT effective it was probably jolting to watch when it first released.

    • @CONEHEADDK
      @CONEHEADDK 2 роки тому

      @@jeffjones3040 Where did you see it, and how old were you - first time?

    • @nidkahg9648
      @nidkahg9648 Рік тому

      ​@@jeffjones3040 All work and no play makes you a dull boy!

    • @jeffjones3040
      @jeffjones3040 Рік тому

      @@nidkahg9648 ....Oh my GOD! That is SO FUNNY! Lame as can be...just like the movie.

  • @casstippit766
    @casstippit766 2 роки тому +11

    That might be the best editing I’ve ever seen on a UA-cam video. Literally creeped me the hell out with those face fades and the rest of it was just extremely professional and cleanly done. Great job!

  • @CRUGaming
    @CRUGaming 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this amazingly interesting video

  • @Jarekthegamingdragon
    @Jarekthegamingdragon 3 роки тому +87

    Holy shit he's back!

  • @ComiskeyProjects
    @ComiskeyProjects 3 роки тому +186

    When the world needed him most, he returned and better than ever

  • @Sandra_aschenbach_doyle
    @Sandra_aschenbach_doyle Рік тому +2

    Using the picture frames as framing is a pretty nice idea. Props for the extra effort there.

  • @noahwofford2433
    @noahwofford2433 3 роки тому +6

    The fadeout of the smile at 8:40 is truly brilliant. I'm so glad to see more work from you.

  • @Vailskibum
    @Vailskibum 3 роки тому +157

    It's been so long...

  • @liisaky
    @liisaky Рік тому +3

    Music definitely shaped my emotions during watching this movie

  • @maxsparks5183
    @maxsparks5183 Рік тому +3

    You got my subscription in the first 5 seconds of watching the first video of yours that I’ve ever watched. The typewriter scene with your changes……. Bravo

  • @ismayb754
    @ismayb754 2 роки тому +110

    I always thought the scene where Jack (aka The Hotel at this point) tells Danny he wishes they could stay "forever and ever" at 8:30 was a clear reference to what Danny heard the Twins saying earlier. And while it probably means The Hotel has well and truly got into Jack's brain at this point, it could also possibly be Jack/The Hotel simply messing with Danny because it knows it will scare him to hear that after his encounter with the twins. Any thoughts?

    • @rachelraquel758
      @rachelraquel758 2 роки тому +3

      They’re not twins, they’re 8 and 10.

    • @ismayb754
      @ismayb754 2 роки тому +45

      @@rachelraquel758 they're popularly referrered to as the twins for ease. You knew who I was talking about so it clearly worked.

    • @seppuku-
      @seppuku- Рік тому +11

      yes very true.
      also Jack in the typewriter scene where Shelly Duvall approaches him and tells her to fuck off.
      he is wearing a green sweater/ shirt that sorta envelopes him in a way.
      this of course is a reference to how green plays a role of the hotel in the movie, such as the bathroom scene with the bathtub.
      even the toilet and sink is green.

    • @Boo675jhggg
      @Boo675jhggg 7 місяців тому

      It could be like demonic possession. The hotel in the end possesses Jack, and then he's happy.

  • @simonbernal3934
    @simonbernal3934 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for an engrossing piece of work on a film I’ve watched many times since I first saw it on its release. I remember the first time it felt as if a huge weight was on my chest making breathing difficult. That in no small part was the effect of the incredible musical score. What a contribution from Gordon Stainforth. Brilliant.

  • @Paradox-dy3ve
    @Paradox-dy3ve 3 роки тому +15

    I always noticed this detail but never knew it was called "Mickey Mousing"! What a great video! You're an excellent editor!

  • @leoinsf
    @leoinsf 3 роки тому +17

    You are absolutely correct that the music infuses every second of the film with meaning, terror, and emotion.
    There isn't a moment when music isn't playing. With music comes emotion and Kubrick wants emotion in every second of his films.
    This is one of the most emotional films ever made.
    I am sure that Kubrick was involved with the musical evolution of the film.
    All of his films have wall-to-wall music infusing emotion into every second of his films.

  • @magnumdavis7049
    @magnumdavis7049 Рік тому +2

    quality video gave me real new perspective i feel like the shining is so endlessly interesting

  • @Alex-fi4pj
    @Alex-fi4pj 3 роки тому +28

    Any time I feel introspective or like I've truly grasped something deeper about an medium of entertainment, it's always the distinct voice and editing style of kaptainkristian that narrates it in my head. Been a fan from the beginning, thank you for teaching and entertaining. Always a good day when you peek your head back in.

  • @dwells37
    @dwells37 2 роки тому +4

    This is such an interesting analysis of the music of The Shining. I especially love the part where you talk about the scene of Jack and Danny talking! It was so cool!

  • @TheChugg11
    @TheChugg11 Рік тому +2

    What a warm, reassuring smile Jack gives Danny (08.42)!
    I bet he felt loads better about his father's potential for violent insanity having been on the receiving end of such a loving, happy grin...
    PS. Very well made vid. Thank you

  • @davsaltego
    @davsaltego 2 роки тому +3

    This might have been the best thing I’ve watched on UA-cam. Thank you!

  • @bclowns333
    @bclowns333 3 роки тому +6

    7:30 ok that is truly interesting. It does give off they’re not really talking to each other yet the violins are like voices telling them what to say. Very clever indeed. So good to watch your videos again.

  • @AVROD1TI
    @AVROD1TI 3 місяці тому +2

    I don't usually comment. But this video is so well done it's insane. The editing, the research. You are an amazing content creator!!!!

  • @thehoundofhorror5120
    @thehoundofhorror5120 3 роки тому +46

    Wow, your insight into the score of this film was absolutely brilliant. Thank you for introducing us to Gordon Stainforths work. After seeing some DVD extras, I only remember seeing Wendy Carlos and Rachel Ekinds commentary about their composition of the main theme, Dies Irae. I did a short piece about its origins in one of my vids, but was never aware of Gordon’s efforts. And I must say, your video editing skills are pretty friggin impressive. As someone who just started using Premiere and After Effects a year ago, I know how much work can go into making a video like this. I can only hope to be on your level. Great job dude 👍🏼. You got my sub not only for your skills, but cuz you’re as much of a fan of this film as I am.

  • @maskedmildew5437
    @maskedmildew5437 2 роки тому +4

    i love cool ways in which eldritch horror is implemented in ways you dont normally see. whether intentional or not, the idea of the voice of whatever is overlooking The Overlook being the very music of the film is amazing. wonderful

  • @therealeriberry
    @therealeriberry 19 днів тому

    I've watched about thirty different videos about the shining over the last two weeks and this one is my favorite. Thank you for making this.

  • @therealkzero
    @therealkzero 3 роки тому +8

    WELCOME BACK!!! The other day I went back through and watched through most of your videos and was wondering if you were ok. Man, this is awesome!

  • @brixiu5
    @brixiu5 3 роки тому +4

    I've just been thinking about how much I have missed this channel! I am so glad you are back.

  • @benniethepooh
    @benniethepooh 3 роки тому +2

    Omg you posted again. Thank you so much. I missed your channel

  • @cgsweat
    @cgsweat Рік тому +2

    Quickest 13 minutes of my life. I was completely enthralled. Absolutely brilliant analysis and editing!

  • @00british
    @00british 3 роки тому +18

    Literally the only content creator I have with bell notifications turned on. So happy to see your content again and I hope you have been well during your hiatus!

  • @sidobeef
    @sidobeef Рік тому +2

    This is by far one of the best made breakdowns I’ve ever watched.
    It’s fantastically edited and put together. 10/10. Bravo!

  • @alonsoscarpino1605
    @alonsoscarpino1605 3 роки тому +4

    Like a palate cleanser, your videos make me remember what editing could really look like in the right hands

  • @2dtesseract
    @2dtesseract 3 роки тому +31

    seeing Jack and the Twins interplayed like that really illuminates how terrifying The Shining really is

  • @TheJoshuamooney
    @TheJoshuamooney 2 місяці тому +1

    Your structure, editing, tone and insights in this vid are top notch. Well done and very enjoyable.

  • @sneakh6278
    @sneakh6278 3 роки тому +6

    I've watched quite a few of The Shining analysis videos on youtube, but I very much love this one.
    Thank you very much for your efforts, on that note your editing gave me some goosebumps tbh, especially the 2 times you darkened the image to just leave a small area lit, gave me the creeps :D
    Nicely done !

    • @rdecredico
      @rdecredico 2 роки тому

      This is pure shit.
      Seriously not good. Just pretentious speculation and ignoring what Kubrick actually directly stated about his own film.

  • @chrishickory7907
    @chrishickory7907 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, this some really good editing, it gives the analysis a new feeling instead of now knowing what'll happen next.

  • @TravisRhettWilson
    @TravisRhettWilson Рік тому +2

    I’m ECSTATIC that you did this. Not enough praise has been given to the music of the Shinning, and music for strings has always been my FAVORITE movement from this soundtrack. It provides such nuanced and engaging morbidity to this great film.

  • @DanTheZam
    @DanTheZam 3 роки тому +5

    It’s good to see you man. Your videos have always been my favorite

  • @GUERRILL4
    @GUERRILL4 Рік тому +3

    Dude your editing is superb, you’re an inspiration for content creation for me

  • @felipeiglesias
    @felipeiglesias Рік тому +2

    What an editing! Chapeau!

  • @Pikminiman
    @Pikminiman 3 роки тому +5

    This is a phenomenally well executed video essay. The attention to detail is on another level, and I can hardly believe how seamlessly you edited between and combined musical cues from different scenes.

  • @heisenbergbad5375
    @heisenbergbad5375 3 роки тому +7

    I gotta say i'm not the biggest fan of The Shining but you surely made that movie more interesting to me now when it already was in the first place, i don't think anybody else noted that musical synchronization. Glad you're back Kap !

  • @veggiemacabre
    @veggiemacabre Рік тому +1

    Of all the Shining documentaries, this by far is my favorite. And the editing of this video has to be the best on UA-cam. Thank you!

  • @just2turkeys
    @just2turkeys 3 роки тому +4

    This is an incredible analysis. You gave me chills throughout this entire video. Well done, man.

  • @arcanebeats_
    @arcanebeats_ 3 роки тому +7

    genuinely never been more excited to watch a video in my life

  • @samsam_23
    @samsam_23 Рік тому +2

    Thank YOU! For sharing your amazing perspective and thoughts about the film, this was such a good video man. Loved it just as much as I love the movie itself, the editing, the lines, cuts and transitions are top notch

  • @Nielzabub
    @Nielzabub 3 роки тому +12

    I'm always impressed by the editing work on your videos. I imagine this took a long time to put together, but it's very well done and looks amazing.

  • @Gonz1
    @Gonz1 3 роки тому +5

    The Return of the King of Video Essays. Glad to have you back 💪

  • @alexlegge
    @alexlegge Рік тому +1

    What a brilliant analysis of an all-too-often overlooked aspect of the Overlook. As someone who loves various types of unusual/emotionally extreme music and horror film, I was already aware of the Bartok Adagio’s central role. Your deep dive into the “Mickey Mousing” took my appreciation for the effectiveness of this musical selection - as well as my appreciation for Gordon Stainforth’s masterful editing (let alone the humility apparent in the comment he left here, which I suspect has helped him keep an open mind and consistently learn from others en route to honing such an impressive craft over his career) - to a whole new level. Thanks and looking forward to checking out what other gems your channel has to offer

  • @Bitoru
    @Bitoru 3 роки тому +5

    Kap I missed you! Thanks for the essay, I’m def rewatching The Shining

  • @whatupmexican
    @whatupmexican 3 роки тому +6

    Yessss! Welcome back!

  • @biglapo13
    @biglapo13 Рік тому +1

    This is amazing. I love the shining. I’ve watched countless “deep dives” and I have never seen/heard how the scene was originally filmed on set. Bravo

  • @waynefay8210
    @waynefay8210 Рік тому +3

    excellent inside view of a great film

  • @Tata-ps4gy
    @Tata-ps4gy Рік тому +4

    Great production and explanations

  • @misacruzader
    @misacruzader 3 роки тому +1

    I'm so obsessed with this movie. This is fresh take on what makes it so rewatchable and mysterious

  • @johnB11ify
    @johnB11ify 3 роки тому +11

    This film is in my top 10. I've always watched because of the score. I can't believe the composer has left a comment that's a great compliment. Until the release of the 4k I've only know the cut version, it's seems to me that only the Moog is used until Jack starts to lose his mind'. That's the start of real strings being played. Maybe Mr Stanforth could comment of this is the case.
    Great video.

  • @brennanscarcello1443
    @brennanscarcello1443 3 роки тому +4

    Yes! The single best UA-cam returns, triumphant. God bless you.

  • @joepa14ray60
    @joepa14ray60 Рік тому +1

    It’s almost as if the music controls the action of the characters rather than the other way around. Cool video, I love this take on this movie

  • @ramblingiant3318
    @ramblingiant3318 3 роки тому +9

    The audible gasp when I saw this in my feed. Another great video where I learned so much and have a greater appreciation for the film.

  • @DanDog91
    @DanDog91 3 роки тому +3

    This is so ironic in that Kubrick meticulously plans every aspect of the production, so that the music was added in post and fits so well with the cinematography without forethought by Kubrick is amazing. I have seen several documentaries about The Shining and this the first I have seen that mentions the musical synchronization.

  • @AlejandroRamirez-bh8ug
    @AlejandroRamirez-bh8ug 3 роки тому +1

    my god man how are all your videos this perfect. no other content on youtube is as pleasurable to watch as yours. so happy to see your still making content