The Shining - Full Reaction

Intermission is at 1:15:45:24

AdrianF

The scare factor of this film depends on how much you allow it to take hold of you. This is first and foremost a psychological thriller. The music is scored in such a way that it’s chill inducing. I still consider this one of the most disturbing and fear inducing films I’ve ever seen. Jack’s performance as a possessed madman is second to none.

Nick Stark

Your reaction truly confirms how scary The Shining is. Arguably an artistic masterpiece. The music, the building of anticipation, the imagery, etc. And, of course, the incredible acting by Jack Nicholson.

Clay F

Any chance you might watch the sequel, Doctor Sleep? It's really good! Ewan McGregor is in it!

Odd Thomas

Ok. Cassie I know I'm a year late but I finally watched the full reaction tonight and was impressed with your resilience. If I had got 1/2 through a movie that creeped me out that much I would have stopped. So kudos for that. Also I'm thinking if things work out we could have Mr. Ben make an appearance this October too. Sorry it took so long to get this watched.

David Freese

Hi Cassie, new subscriber here. Thanks for all your videos thus far. You’ve covered a lot of my favorite stuff and I appreciate your reactions. The Shining is probably my favorite film and I totally get why you had trouble with it. A few years back they made a sequel to it, Doctor Sleep, based on the book of the same name. Danny Torrance all grown up and dealing with his demons. Idk how it was received popularly but I love(d) it. It would make my day if you ever decided to give that one a look. I think there’d be a lot about it that you would find pretty unsettling. But there’s also a lot to love in the way Danny - played by Ewan McGregor btw - uses his powers for good to fight evil. I hope you’d consider it. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

Mark Daniels

I had the distinct pleasure of staying at The Stanley Hotel, located in Estes Park, Colorado, a few years back in October. The Stanley served as Stephen King's inspiration when he wrote The Shining. I didn't have any paranormal experiences (and, frankly, don't believe in the paranormal) but enjoyed my stay IMMENSELY. It's a beautiful hotel in the middle of a beautiful national park and I highly recommend it to everyone. Since I was there in October, they were busy conducting ghost tours and they played The Shining on closed circuit tv 24 hours a day. So, I was able to watch The Shining while staying at the hotel that provided it's inspiration. Just awesome. Regarding Cassie's questions at the end of the movie - I think it's pretty clear that Stanley Kubrick deliberately made the movie ambiguous. Filmmakers in that era, and their audience, were much more comfortable with ambiguity than modern directors and audiences. Today, audiences want an explanation for EVERYTHING, complete with every character's backstory. Once upon a time, audiences used their imaginations. Ambiguity was seen as an opportunity to spark lively conversation/discussion. I honestly don't know what modern audiences talk about after watching a movie. How great the CGI was? Banalities, such as "I really liked that movie!"? After all, when the movie answers all your questions, it doesn't leave much to the imagination or much room for discussion. One of the best parts of watching a movie used to be discussing the meanings and implications, sometimes for hours, with friends or your significant other. Today, that's been lost - and it's a shame.

Just Plain Bob

Doctor Sleep answers some of the questions you have. You really need to watch Doctor Sleep.

Powers209

Hey Cassie, this is another movie that I’ve known about since I was in my teens. I’d seen the Here’s Johnny scene, but other than that I didn’t know anything about the movie and had no interest is watching it, but decided to watch with you. I’m not a fan of horror/scary movies, although I have seen quite a few. I also didn’t really get the end and felt that Jack went crazy just like the previous caretaker who killed his wife and daughters. I’m proud of you for sticking through it. Until next time…🍿

Tara

Check out The Exorcist.

RJ MacReady

first time I've seen an intermission during a reaction video. first time for everything though. also, a well timed intermission.

ron young

Or A Few Good Men :)

Stewart Goodyear

Just thinking... Now that you crossed this movie off your list, you would probably have a better appreciation for Spielberg's Ready Player One. It's actually a movie that's right up your alley that you would probably have a blast watching if you've never seen it before.

Have you seen "The Witches of Eastwick" , or "Something's Gotta Give" yet? I am so curious what your reaction to Jack Nicholson will be after watching those movie LOL!

Stewart Goodyear