The Shining (1980) is a British-American psychological thriller film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The Shining opens with a non-diegetic heavy brass soundtrack (Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind's "Rocky Mountains"). The opening sequence extensively uses an aerial shot and establishing shots which orchestrate the tranquility of Glacier National Park (Montana); The Shining's setting (an aspect of mise-en-scéne.) Within the broad landscape, a tracking shot shows a remote car driving along the Rocky Mountains. The wideness of the shots in conjunction with the undersized car foreshadows the distinct theme of isolation; a prerequisite for Jack's downfall.
A close-up shows the back of the car. Then, the name "Jack Nicholson" scrolls upwards. This suggests to the audience that this is this actor/character driving the car. The opening credits are capitalsed and neon blue. The boldness of the opening credits diverts the audience's attention away from the prolonged establishing shots.
The non-diegetic heavy brass soundtrack suggests that the film is a horror, a thriller sub-genre, because music is thriller films is conventionally high-tempo and fast-paced. The dramatic music is juxtaposed with the undramatic establishing and wide shots of a serene landscape. Therefore, the exciting music builds suspense and tension, creating a tone of horror and terror.
The narration is restricted; no character is represented. The car is the focus of the opening. This suggests that the driver of the vehicle will become significant once the car comes to a halt. It is important to note that the colour of the Volkswagen is yellow. Yellow symbolises fear, which Jack experiences as he slowly slips into madness.
The Shining opens with a non-diegetic heavy brass soundtrack (Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind's "Rocky Mountains"). The opening sequence extensively uses an aerial shot and establishing shots which orchestrate the tranquility of Glacier National Park (Montana); The Shining's setting (an aspect of mise-en-scéne.) Within the broad landscape, a tracking shot shows a remote car driving along the Rocky Mountains. The wideness of the shots in conjunction with the undersized car foreshadows the distinct theme of isolation; a prerequisite for Jack's downfall.
A close-up shows the back of the car. Then, the name "Jack Nicholson" scrolls upwards. This suggests to the audience that this is this actor/character driving the car. The opening credits are capitalsed and neon blue. The boldness of the opening credits diverts the audience's attention away from the prolonged establishing shots.
The non-diegetic heavy brass soundtrack suggests that the film is a horror, a thriller sub-genre, because music is thriller films is conventionally high-tempo and fast-paced. The dramatic music is juxtaposed with the undramatic establishing and wide shots of a serene landscape. Therefore, the exciting music builds suspense and tension, creating a tone of horror and terror.
The narration is restricted; no character is represented. The car is the focus of the opening. This suggests that the driver of the vehicle will become significant once the car comes to a halt. It is important to note that the colour of the Volkswagen is yellow. Yellow symbolises fear, which Jack experiences as he slowly slips into madness.
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