The Shining Analysis

Throughout the extract, the camera focus' on the fact that the two characters are on their own and are secluded. The two shot shows this and doesn't change until the conversation becomes more sour and personal to Jack. The camera also only focus' on who is talking at a certain time to stress the conspiracy that they are the same person. It also draws the viewer's attention to them and what they're saying.

The bathroom is also a dark, bold red with red stalls and white accents. The floor is even "splattered" with red tiles which can symbolise blood for a attack. Considering the two characters are also talking about murdering their families it almost seems appropriate for red to be the signature colour. The main antagonist Jack is also wearing a red jacket which again suits his persona. Jack also looks as the mirror constantly, almost like he is trying to trick himself into believing this scenario is real; like he is talking through the plan of killing his family to himself and tricking himself into believing it is a good idea. 

Mr Grady is also wearing white gloves which (as a butler) is important to keep items clean. But it can also suggest he does not want to leave a trace behind of himself or anything he can be blamed for. It could also tie in with his obsession with being perfect and keeping things in a manner that is deemed appropriate to him; he doesn't want to touch something that is incriminating or not pure. Jack also mimics this by taking the napkin and wiping his hands although he doesn't need to, like he is already wiping the blood off his hands. This further exemplifies him and Mr Grady are the same person. Mr Grady's perfectionism is also shown in the room with all the towels, sinks and surrounding extras being unnaturally clean and organised.

The music in the background also contrasts the scenario because it is very upbeat and joyful whereas the conversation is very melancholy. The music could even be considered angelic with harmonies being sung which ties in with the fact that the children are dead, who would have been scene as innocent. It also makes the situation more uneasy to watch because it is the realisation and dark conversation scene for Jack and so doesn't make sense for the music to be so frivolous. The lyrics also talk about being happy which perceives it to be the reason why Jack makes this plan, because ultimately he will be happy.