The steadicam tracking shot of Danny riding around the hotel on his tricycle creates a sense of uneasiness for the viewer. The shot makes it seem as though Danny is being chased by something represented by the camera. The image of a child being chased adds to the narrative by implying that there is something evil within the hotel, which is chasing Danny around the hotel. Kubrick also uses a long tracking shots when following Danny, which further emphasizes the sense that he is being chased by something evil.