That Film Theory: WhatCulture's Brand New YouTube Channel

Ever wondered why Stephen King's novels are all set in Derry?

By David Cambridge /

That Film Theory

WhatCulture has launched a brand new YouTube channel devoted to unravelling cinema's greatest mysteries.

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That Film Theory is a corner of the internet where movie buffs can go and top up their knowledge of the silver screen by watching a series of in-depth video essays examining the secrets hidden within their favourite films.

The channel's maiden upload looks at the oft-overlooked relationship between the various works of professional nightmare-maker Stephen King. Does last year's smash clown-thriller IT hold the keys to unlocking the 38-year mystery of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining?

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It's not just horror films whose plots need unpacking though. We're also dedicated to forever ruining your experience of beloved Christmas classics - that's why we've produced a video explaining why the ending to It's A Wonderful Life might be a little more sinister than you first thought.

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To ensure you don't miss out on any more opportunities to rob your inner child of its precious movie memories, head on over to YouTube now and hit the subscribe button. You can even join in the discussion and tell us why you think we're wrong.