Room 237 (2012) Documentary
Room 237 (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.87/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.4/10
Room 237 Plot Synopsis:
A subjective documentary that explores the numerous theories about the hidden meanings within Stanley Kubrick's film The Shining (1980). The film may be over 30 years old but it continues to inspire debate, speculation, and mystery. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments. Together they'll draw the audience into a new maze, one with endless detours and dead ends, many ways in, but no way out.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Many cult movies have their own radical interpretations but none as rich and far-ranging as Stanley Kubrick"s The Shining. In this documentary, we hear from people who believed they have decoded the far-reaching theories, hidden symbols and messages buried in the late director"s film. Carefully examining The Shining forwards and backwards, Room 237 is equal parts captivating, provocative and pure pleasure.
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Room 237 Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
Box Office: $296,359
Awards: 2
Nominations: 16
What is Room 237 Streaming On?
Room 237 is Streaming on ShudderLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Room 237 Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 29, 2013
Producers: P. David Ebersole, Andrew Herwitz, Todd Hughes, Tim Kirk
Musicians: William Hutson, Jonathan Snipes
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Room 237 Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Blakemore | ... | Self |
| Geoffrey C*cks | ... | Self |
| Juli Kearns | ... | Self |
| John Fell Ryan | ... | Self |
| Jay Weidner | ... | Self |
| Stephen Brophy | ... | Cast |
| Ash Brophy | ... | Csst |
| Buddy Black | ... | Cast |
| Buffy Visick | ... | Cast |
| Sam Walton | ... | Cast (as Samuel Walton) |
| Scatman Crothers | ... | Dick Hallorann (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tom Cruise | ... | Dr. William Harford (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Barry Dennen | ... | Bill Watson (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Kirk Douglas | ... | Spartacus (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Keir Dullea | ... | Dr. Dave Bowman (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Shelley Duvall | ... | Wendy Torrance (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Christoph Eichhorn | ... | Hans Castorp (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Thomas Gibson | ... | Carl (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Adolf Hitler | ... | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Emil Jannings | ... | Mephisto (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bill Blakemore – Self
- Geoffrey C*cks – Self
- Juli Kearns – Self
- John Fell Ryan – Self
- Jay Weidner – Self
- Stephen Brophy – Cast
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Stephen T. Brophy - Ash Brophy – Csst
- Buddy Black – Cast
- Buffy Visick – Cast
- Sam Walton – Cast (as Samuel Walton)
- Scatman Crothers, as Dick Hallorann (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 76 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: 'Scatman' Crothers | Benjamin 'Scatman' Crothers | Scat Man Crothers | Scat-Man Crothers | Sherman 'Scat Man' Crothers | Sherman Crothers - Tom Cruise (b. July 3, 1962) – Dr. William Harford (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Tomu Kurûzu - Barry Dennen, as Bill Watson (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 79 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Kirk Douglas, as Spartacus (uncredited) (archiveFootage), passed away at age 103 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Issur Danielovitch | Mr Kirk Douglas - Keir Dullea (b. May 30, 1936) – Dr. Dave Bowman (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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