The Shining inspired Kate to write the song, King said The Shining is about domestic violence. I was 13 when I read it and I'm pretty sure I've never been so scared by a story lol.
"O Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?' But answer came there none-- And this was scarcely odd, because They'd eaten every one.
If you've never seen Hal Ashby's, Harold and Maude, and you want to or think you might someday then do not watch this You Tube clip as it is the final scene.