The Shining - Hidden Ties to CIA Mind Control Experiments?

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In this episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald dive deep into Stanley Kubrick’s chilling masterpiece, The Shining.

From Danny’s eerie “redrum” visions to Jack Nicholson’s descent into madness, the hosts unpack why this film blurs the line between psychological thriller and horror. They debate whether the Overlook Hotel is haunted or if Jack was doomed from the start, and they don’t shy away from the wild conspiracy theories—moon landing cover-ups, indigenous burial grounds, Nazi symbolism, and disturbing family abuse subtext.

Highlights include:

• Why The Shining is more than just a horror film.
• The unsettling ambiguity of Room 237.
• Shelley Duvall’s controversial performance and Kubrick’s grueling directing style.
• Iconic shots like Danny’s tricycle ride and Jack’s “Here’s Johnny!” moment.
• How The Shining has been reinterpreted over the decades—from flop to masterpiece.

Is The Shining a terrifying ghost story, a study of abuse and madness, or just Kubrick messing with us? The guys break it down, give their hot takes, and even argue BLTs vs. gin & tonics along the way.

🎧 Whether you’re a horror fan, a film buff, or just here for the tangents, this episode will leave you questioning what really happened at the Overlook Hotel.

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Co-Hosts:
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Donald S.

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