Room 237

Room 237

Some movies stay with you forever... and ever... and ever.

Directed by Rodney Ascher

Produced by Highland Park Classics

2012103 min6.1 / 10

A cerebral, paranoia-soaked exploration of obsessive film interpretation that treats conspiracy theories as valid lenses for understanding a masterwork.

A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.

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  • Does Room 237 end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Room 237 scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Room 237 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Room 237 violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Room 237 sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity94

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Surprise16

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Love25

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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