Remy – Room 237
Okay, okay, I know the horror sticklers may be pissed here, but really, Room 237 is a movie that deserves some real accolades, and though it is more documentary than horror, it’s a documentary ABOUT horror, plunging into the subject deeper than anyone has gone before.
Room 237 is a documentary about the Kubrick/King classic, The Shining, and what it does is shine a light on some of the INSANE fan theories regarding the symbolism of the film. But come on, how many of us horror fans do this with our favorite horror films? Dissect them after years, seeking out and finding hidden meaning in every single frame. Plus, we can all admit that Kubrick was one of the best and most articulate directors who ever lived, so seeing just HOW MANY continuity errors are in that film, you do begin to wonder why – but some of these theories are just batshit insane.
A coupe of them, like the moon faking, will really intrigue you though, and for that reason alone, this film deserves top shelf honors for 2013.