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Room 237

Room 237

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

20126.11h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Rodney Ascher
Written by Rodney Ascher
Produced by Tim Kirk
Box Office0Revenue: $260K

Top Cast

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Bill Blakemore

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Geoffrey Cocks

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Juli Kearns

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John Fell Ryan

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Jay Weidner

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Themes & Keywords

conspiracy theoryfilmmakingcinema history

About Room 237

Room 237 is a documentary film released in 2012 exploring themes of conspiracy theory, filmmaking, cinema history. Directed by Rodney Ascher, it stars Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns. 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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