Cinematography in The Shinning

One of the Shinning’s main qualities is the use of camera work. In the Shinning there is a scene near the end where Jack is chasing Danny through the maze. The reason this scene is so effective is because of the fluid use of camera movement as Danny runs through the forest is very fluid and stiff creating a scene of dread from the fast-frantic pace. As well as the stiffness creating a sense of coldness which fits the scene since it takes place in a snowy environment. Another way the camera work is really good in this scene is a way it displays the characters placement in the scene with the use of dialog or statement. For example, the way the camera faces behind Danny while he is running away form it clearly displays to the audience that he’s being chased without any context or prior knowledge of the scene. As well the way the camera is more shaky and tilts slightly below Jack shows the audience the how he is a threat with the intimidating angle it creates.

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