Why is everyone so confused about Bill Ullman (only regarding the movie, I’ve never read King’s novel).
In the beginning of the movie it’s a little confusing as to why there’s two men who are in the interview with Jack. Ullman is sitting in his chair, in his office, while Jack is sitting next to “Bill” who is apparently the summer time caretaker.
Bill has close to zero dialogue. Now after watching the movie, I’m not going to ruin it with any spoilers, but I think it was basically two men interviewing Jack to see how he’d react to the new about Delbert Grady and what he did to his family and if he’d start asking questions that you know could eventually turn into a problem if it happens mid December and they need someone to not only evacuate the family but also find replacements for them for the rest of the offseason.
I think Bill is a part of higher management, just like Stuart Ullman, and they don’t want to make Jack uncomfortable by having two guys interview him for what seems to be a pretty menial job.
These hotels have to disclose to new employees if there’s been anything like suicides or mass killings especially for an employee who’s going to be there for 6 months with his wife and young little boy.
If I’m wrong, can some kindly corrrrect me? If you don’t mind my asking.