No.28
No.28 is an external establishing shot of the hotel, taken during late evening. We hear a wolf howling, signifying the wilderness where the Torrance’s now live, and there is a visual indication of the distance between the family (shown by the lit windows in separate parts of the hotel).
American History/Culture
“Make Every Indian A Tree”
Relating to both the trees and the Native American blankets that line the walls, this line is a quote from General Amherst to his (someone) giving the order to give the infested blankets to the Native Americans. In the letter, there is the promise to “make every Indian a tree”.
Domestic Abuse
The wolf call reflects No.4’s dog bark, as a direct reflection from “civilization” to “wilderness”, as well as foreshadow No.72 and Jack’s play as Big Bad Wolf.
The Maze
Sound:
The wolf call reflects No.4’s dog bark, as a direct reflection from “civilization” to “wilderness”, as well as foreshadow No.72 and Jack’s play as Big Bad Wolf.
Time:
Based on the light, the time shown is early morning. Metaphorically: Dusk
Trees
This is a constructed environment and the tree placement is intentional. They’re set up mimicking an image of Native Americans circling the school that holds their kidnapped children.
Ghost Story
The shot is still and quiet, speaking to the isolated surroundings being nature and not ‘civilization’.
Cabin Fever
The shot is still and quiet, speaking to the isolated surroundings being nature and not ‘civilization’.
Establishing shot of the hotel
The wolf call reflects No.4’s dog bark, as a direct reflection from “civilization” to “wilderness”, as well as foreshadow No.72 and Jack’s play as Big Bad Wolf.