This document discusses Stanley Kubrick as the subject for an essay on auteur theory. It will compare three of Kubrick's films - The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and A Clockwork Orange from 1971-1987 - and argue that his distinct visual style and concepts that remained consistent over 17 years qualify him as an auteur. Specifically, it will analyze Kubrick's use of composition, camera work, mise-en-scene, leading lines in shots, and his preference for adapting dark, gritty novels.