Back in 2007, a half-hour documentary titled View from the Overlook was part of the 2-disc DVD special edition of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Included on every home release since, the documentary includes interviews with cast and crew as well as investigating the production of the film itself.
Now, director Gary Leva has made his documentary available for free online, giving anyone the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes into one of the most recognized and iconic horror films of its generation.
The Shining is one of my favorite horror movies because it builds and builds the dread, culminating in one of the most insane and, for me, terrifying climaxes I’ve ever witnessed. It’s a powerful film and I’ll always take the time to laud it.
