The shining

[RyanStileswliia]

I wasn't a big fan of this film, but after watching this scene over and over again, I think I finallly understand the creepiness that makes people say this is one of the best horror films of all time. Man, what an awesome design for theOverlook hotel...

[annettepuleo]

hope you will record this longer & reload it :)

[FeelGood30]

Watch Jay Weidner's "Kubricks odyssey" for the most accurate breakdown of this movie yet to come out. This entire scene is an obvious nod to the satanic power elite that controls the United states and in fact the entire world. You'll find the same cryptic allusions in "Eyes wide shut", this is no accident.

"The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes."

-- Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli of England, in 1844.

[jadedmastermind]

It shows how far gone Jack was at this point.

[LDeezy223]

I love this scene. hauntingly beautiful

[byebyebirdie2]

still creepy after all these years!

[heybulldog90]

" NO CHARGE?

[Danjal987654321]

Best horror movie I've seen, plus the first real movie to use Steadycam. I love how they really mastered it. Making alot more artistic shots than modern films.

[Skulduggerycommenter]

If I could go back to the future like to this time (In this case 1924) then I would definatly to get away from all of this rap crap and like sideways hats and shit.

[toughbutfair32]

great song, but I can't hear this song or Bowlly's other song, It's All Forgotten Now, without thinking about this brilliant film

[Blabloo72]

"Your money's no good here Mr Torrence" - why don't barmen say that to me?!! Awesome film and an awesome piece of wonderful music!

[HoRuSHoRiZoN]

Ah, the extension of free credit from the Fed ..... My moneys no good here ? ... well hows all this paid for ?? (Blood comes out of elevator) .... :)

[ashrafilm]

wonderful thing about kubrick was that in this shot like msot of his shot, you get everything in one camera angle, no cuts, long trackign shot, lots of space in the background, everything set perfectly, kubrick was a great at accuracy and impeccable at his craft in mise en scene. i lvoe this shot. my book collection is much more complete with the addition of kubrick, im amazed and feel fulfilled to have known such technical approaches, it inspires me greatly.

[ragemanchoo82]

I wish the clip were longer! :|

[mrburkey]

Hey Lloyd, I'll have a Coors Light and a shot of Yeager.... Lloyd, Why are you stareing at me like that?

[xovictoria96]

That ballroom is beautiful! Boy, I would've LOVED to live in the 80's!

[ColNostro]

You do realize that this is a portrayal of a ballroom in the 1920s?

[nederland4045]

I love this scene so much, its creepy but still so fantastically nostalgic.

I would give everything to walk into a hall and see a glimpse of the past come to live like that.

It would be worth the going insane ;)

[skot66]

when I die ..I will be surrounded by this...

[BeeMyself]

I guess I'll watch it once again :D

[jukloi]

great song¡¡¡¡¡¡

[brwhizz]

The period looks like its supposed to be the 20s, yet the music is from the 30s

[nederland4045]

Yes you are right, its a bit of a mistake.

The song played in the ballroom scenes is "Midnight, the Stars, and You," which wasn't recorded until 1932, 11 years after the scene takes place.

[matthewschark]

Guys, its all in Jack's head. It doesn't all make sense.

[skyduster4]

That's what I love about this movie. It's unclear if these are actual ghosts, or if they're just in his head. I love the ambiguity of this scene and the element of creepiness. Most of the movie is like this, until some later scenes where Wendy (who is neither psychic nor insane) also sees some ghosts, suggesting that the hotel is in fact haunted....or is it that Wendy herself was starting to sense the hotel's past? Beautiful movie.

[skyduster4]

You should check out Rob Ager's analysis, it's quite interesting (look for it here on youtube). :)

Kubrick is said to have paid a lot of attention to details. So, it's possible he purposely chose a 1932 song for a 1921 scene. The song may have been chosen for its lyrics which fit the movie's subtle underlying theme. Notice in the credits, Kubrick had specifically hired a 1920s music specialist, so it looks like this was intended, rather than a continuity error.

[gianlucantu]

I' ll be remembering you...what ever else I do...midnight...with the stars and you.....

[0FindGlory]

Hypnotic film especially its amazing music.

[ashtonwallace]

Too bad that ball isn't popular anymore...

[CreativeCritisizm]

Every time I go to a Holliday Inn I always imagine hearing this music when I visit the lounge.

[garynunma]

love this scene i wish i was in the 1921 ball i love the clothes

[johnyzero2000]

Tell me about it, Milena Canonero did a hell of a job doing the costumes for The Shining. I wish there were still photos from this scene.

[AshOGrady]

I went to the Ahwahnee (which inspired the set) and I attended an event for which we dressed in 1920's attire for three days, and had a grand ball and such. It was truly like reliving the Shinning!

[Chiswick2]

Did you know this song didn't come out until 1934? Haha!

[routube22]

chiswick2: not sure if it's worth asking, but what is the song's title, and who recorded it? I'd like to get a copy of it.

[swinginglance]

Al Bowlly & Ray Noble Orchestra - Midnight, the Stars and You

briliant.

[routube22]

THANKS VERY MUCH!

[pambazo55]

Of course, every one of us would like having been in the Overlook Hotel in that 1921 4th July Ball !! It would be a dream come true !

[StcNY]

I WANT TO BE IN THAT BALL

[egglz]

This is my favorite scene in the whole movie.

Thank you!

[OhJayzuz]

Really is the best scene isnt it?!?!

[moviefann]

best movie and song <3

[spacewookie]

Love this movie!