The Shining Explained

*1080P HD* The Shining is about Complex Childhood Trauma (PTSD).Google it. Twins= mirror image, mirror image = Room 237, Room 237= Source of Trauma, Trauma= red Themes: Theme 1 Isolation, Theme 2 Mirror image, Theme 3 Red Trauma Danny on Bike goes round and round avoiding trauma seeing flashes of it. Cascade from elevators equals subconscious repressed trauma spilling out Bear scene is Wendy realizing what Jack did I also think it is possible that Kubrick is linking trauma to murder. Many serial killers experienced complex trauma in their childhoods. Danny and Jack's "Tony's" are forms of Dissociative mental states Danny talks to Tony. Jack illusions are grander because he's been traumatized for many years more practice There are no ghosts only a father a son and a passive mother. Complex Trauma - Alcoholism, Isolation, Disturbing thoughts and images, Repression, Child may express trauma through play, Caught in a state where one always perceives threats reacting to trauma (Jack's outbursts, Danny's rounds on the bike) This is why The Shining movie disturbs you because your subconscious has picked up on the theme. Kubrick was a genius. Complex trauma or PTSD was a big deal in the 70s and Kubrick made this film in 1980. Once you understand The Shining, the film is no longer scary. It use to terrify me and I had to figure out why. This film has helped me to get over my own trauma. Childhood trauma changes your physiology and how your brain works. We are watching the changes take place in Danny's mind and thinking capabilities. Things are out of order and make no sense. Until it does. One more thing the hotel represents a metaphorical move in (Complexity) not a physical move. Complexity is represented by maze and large hotel with many locked doors rooms and hallways. Mind of a trauma victim Disarm you with a smile And cut you like you want me to Cut that little child Inside of me and such a part of you Ooh, the years burn Ooh, the years burn I used to be a little boy So old in my shoes And what I choose is my choice What's a boy supposed to do? The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you Disarm you with a smile And leave you like they left me here To wither in denial The bitterness of one who's left alone Ooh, the years burn Ooh, the years burn, burn, burn I used to be a little boy So old in my shoes And what I choose is my voice What's a boy supposed to do? The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you The killer in me is the killer in you Send this smile over to you The killer in me is the killer in you Send this smile over to you The killer in me is the killer in you Send this smile over to you #theshining #explained #disarm