WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH Room 237?

WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH Room 237?

Reasons for Change. According to the Timberline Lodge website, http://www.timberlinelodge.com, "Kubrick was asked not to depict Room 217 (featured in the book) in The Shining, because future guests at the Lodge might be afraid to stay there. So a nonexistent room, Room 237, was substituted in the film.

Is Room 237 A satire?

"Room 237" could easily be (mis)taken for a comedic satire of fervent movie-geekery if the theories it presents — some more cockeyed than others — hadn't appeared on the Internet years ago. That's where Ascher found the inspirations for his documentary.

How much is it to stay in Room 237?

The promotion includes “special accommodations” in Room 237, for $237 a night. If you'll recall, Room 237 is where all manner of terror occurs at the story's Overlook Hotel.

Does the Stanley Hotel have a Room 237?

Early in the novel, the same room is referenced - the clairvoyant son, Danny, is told to avoid room 217 - but in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation the haunted room has been changed to 237 because owners of the Timberline Lodge, which served as a site for exterior shots, were afraid they would lose customers.

Why is the Overlook Hotel evil?

Type of Evil Lair The Overlook Hotel was built on an Indian burial ground between 19. It was considered cursed and had a violent history involving mass murder. ... The hotel is only destroyed in the novel and the TV series adaptation.

What happened Danny's neck?

Danny is noticeably missing his fire truck in this scene, an indication that his entering “room 237” is actually his entering his family's room to retrieve the toy. ... So the bruises on Danny's neck were indeed inflicted by Jack off screen.

Who is Mrs Massey in The Shining?

Lia Beldam

Lorraine Massey
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Actress	Lia Beldam (film) Billie Gibson (old/film) Cynthia Garris (miniseries)

What was the haunted room in The Shining?

ROOM 217 ROOM 217. Though the Overlook Hotel from The Shining is fictional, as are the characters within, Room 217, the one that the King's stayed in and is prominent in the novel, remains the Stanley's most requested accommodation.

Can I stay at The Shining hotel?

The lodge offers anyone the ability to book an overnight stay in the spooky location where Kubrick made movie magic. Of course, if a haunted experience is what you're after, you may have better luck at the Stanley. You can also book a trip there according to that hotel's website.

What is the movie Room 237 about?

• The documentary Room 237 explores various fan interpretations of The Shining, which was directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on Stephen King's novel. As is typical of Kubrick, there is a lot of attention to detail in this movie. The audience is left wondering what the details mean, if anything, or if they're simply coincidental.

What is the symbolic meaning of Room 237 in the Shining?

• Other Themes and Symbols. Room 237: One thing that puzzles people is why Kubrick changed Stephen King's number for the horrible forbidden room from 217 in the book to 237. That's why a documentary on these symbolic references in The Shining is called Room 237.

Does Room 237 have any quotes from Stephen King?

• Mysterious and provocative, Room 237 is a fascinating journey into the world of obsessive cinephilles. Read critic reviews Filmmaker Rodney Ascher analyzes Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of Stephen King's classic horror novel "The Shining." There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.

How many segments are in Room 237?

• Room 237 has nine segments, each focusing on a different element within The Shining which "may reveal hidden clues and hint at a bigger thematic oeuvre." Produced by Tim Kirk, the documentary's title refers to a room in the haunted Overlook Hotel featured in The Shining .