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Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".
Years after the traumatic events at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance is still deeply scarred but finds a semblance of peace. However, his quiet life is shattered when he encounters Abra Stone, a young girl with extraordinary psychic abilities who is being hunted by a sinister cult known as the True Knot. Dan must confront his demons and protect Abra from this group of immortal beings who feed on psychic energy.
Doctor Sleep received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and respectful continuation of Stephen King's universe. While some found its length a bit daunting, many appreciated its blend of horror and character-driven drama, with particular acclaim for Rebecca Ferguson's performance.
Praised for its atmospheric horror and strong performances, especially from Rebecca Ferguson.
Appreciated as a faithful and compelling continuation of Stephen King's iconic 'The Shining'.
Some critics noted its lengthy runtime and pacing, but overall lauded its ambitious storytelling.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Doctor Sleep, with many highlighting its effectiveness as a horror film and a sequel to 'The Shining'. Viewers appreciated the suspenseful narrative and the performances of the main cast. Some found it to be a slow burn, but the majority felt it was a satisfying and well-crafted horror experience.
Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards.
Director Mike Flanagan intentionally included numerous visual callbacks and Easter eggs referencing 'The Shining', including replicating iconic shots and set designs like the hedge maze and the Overlook's infamous wallpaper.
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The problem here is that they made a sequel to the 1980 movie... and not a sequel to King's book. And, let's be honest, as good as Stanley's film was, it really had little to do with Kings novel. Almost The Shining in name only. So many ...
Fantastic watch, will watch again, and do recommend. I honestly wasn't excited about this one, so my expectations were low. I didn't realize it was Stephen King, let alone a sequel to "The Shining" until I watched it. I'm also not a bi...
Partially satisfying "sequel" (of sorts) to the Shining with good performances from Ewan McGregor and Kyliegh Curran (while Rebecca Ferguson kind of hams it up, but still was fun as a villainous). However, the movie is far too long with pro...
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Doctor Sleep may not diagnose you to the land of nod, but tediously drains your shining spirit. Director Mike Flanagan had an unfathomable task. To both adapt a Stephen King novel, which is no easy achievement considering his uniquely descr...
‘Doctor Sleep’ could go either way with ‘The Shining’ fans - some will see it as a perfect follow-up, others will deem it too different (which I think is a good thing). ‘Doctor Sleep’ works as both and also stands on its own; you could fill...
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