Synopsis
The Shining Revealed explores the true narrative behind Stanley Kubrick's 1980 masterpiece and asserts that the Overlook Hotel is not haunted and that the character of Jack Torrance does not succumb to insanity. Through analysis, it can be recognized that Jack's homicidal tendencies do not stem from the hotel, but instead, the disdain he feels toward his family. Jack craves success and upper class status. Furthermore, he feels his family is beneath him and he sees them as an obstacle in his way of becoming a part of society's elite. With these factors at play, Jack's mind suffers a transition toward aggression, not insanity. Over the years, many theories have come to surface regarding hidden messages buried within the film. For the first time since its release into theaters, discover the truth behind The Shining.
