The Shining (1980)

The Shining (1980)

From The Killer Point Of View Podcast by The Killer Point Of View Podcast

February 10, 2026 · 1h 19m

About this episode

The episode explores the themes and lasting impact of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, focusing on its portrayal of relationships and psychological horror.

This week on The Killer Point Of View Podcast, we return from Christmas break by stepping into the snow-covered halls of one of the most debated horror films of all time: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. More than forty years later, The Shining still haunts audiences — but why? Is it the ghosts in the Overlook Hotel… or the slow decay of a marriage already breaking long before the snow begins to fall? In this episode, we explore the lasting impact of The Shining and ask the question that reframes the entire film: Is this a story about a haunted hotel… or a toxic relationship unraveling in isolation? We examine Wendy Torrance’s perspective — is she acting out of love, or is she simply trying to survive? At what point does devotion become self-erasure? And how does Jack’s descent reveal something far more terrifying than the supernatural? We break down: ​ Our favorite scenes ​ The unforgettable “Killer Scene” ​ The hidden messages buried inside Kubrick’s cold, calculated masterpiece ​ 10 Killer Facts about the film’s production, casting, and legacy From the nearly year-long shoot… to the 900-ton snow maze… to the infamous “Here’s Johnny!” moment that required 60 doors… we uncover…

People in this episode

Host: The Killer Point Of View Podcast

Topics covered

  • horror films
  • relationship dynamics
  • film analysis
  • Kubrick's filmmaking
  • psychological horror
  • character study

Keywords

  • The Shining
  • Stanley Kubrick
  • horror
  • relationship
  • Wendy Torrance
  • Jack Torrance
  • film analysis
  • psychological horror
  • Killer Scene
  • production facts

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Books & works: The Shining

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