Director: Mike Flanagan
Cast: Ewan McGregor , Rebecca Ferguson , Kyliegh Curran , Cliff Curtis , Zahn McClarnon , Bruce Greenwood , Carl Lumbly , Alex Essoe , Roger Dale Floyd , Violet McGraw , Met Clark
Plot: "Doctor Sleep" is the continuation of Danny Torrance's story 40 years after the terrifying events of Stephen King's The Shining. Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the "shine." Instinctively recognizing that Dan shares her power, Abra has sought him out, desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat and her followers, The True Knot, who feed off the shine of innocents in their quest for immortality. Forming an unlikely alliance, Dan and Abra engage in a brutal life-or-death battle with Rose. Abra's innocence and fearless embrace of her shine compel Dan to call upon his own powers as never before-at once facing his fears and reawakening the ghosts of the past. Back to the Overlook Hotel when he was a child Dan Torrance remains traumatized by the sinister events:0
My Movie Review: The movie is a psychological horror sequel to the cult classic-The Shining!! Doctor Sleep is actually not scary as expected I felt more intrigue than fright with new elements shown by cult known as The True Knot who prey on children with powers to remain immortal or suck off the shine until left no life and back to the Overlook Hotel brings little bit hype nostalgia! Love the innovation and elevation of the scenes they come up fresh and sight to behold as the journey unfolds tricks and psychic abilities strengthen and on the final act- graphic images pop! One thing I don't like was the lady in the bathtub gross that's what I wanna forget after seeing the original now they bring her back multiple times just keep strolling the hall go to other room's with unexplained reason I love seeing little Danny on his bike and blood flowing in the elevator! Rose The Hat stole the show every time she was on the screen she dominated it until the final act that’s where the film seems most unsure of itself ending things in unspectacular fashion so bad took the spark away not to be mistaken this film shine just thought it would be more shiner!
Metacritic Reviews: Doctor Sleep is a monumental sequel achievement of tension, suspense, forgiveness and sacrifice I’m not soon to forget. In addition to the excellent acting and well-written characters, Doctor Sleep is a delightful visual trip through a hellish winter wonderland. A fun thriller, built well in the King-verse. Hope we see more who shine. Loved the book, movie was good too. The best thing about Flanagan’s film by some stretch is the work by Rebecca Ferguson. The director of Gerald’s Game and Hush proves again to be very capable filmmaker when it comes to directing actresses, getting Ferguson’s career-best work to date. For all the fresh originality of the first half, why do we have to retread Kubrick’s film again? Leashing the film adaptation so closely to Kubrick’s film is a missed opportunity for this story to realize the full mystical potential promised. Probably one of the best sequels I have ever seen. Great story line and wonderful acting. Newcomer Kyliegh Curran's performance was spectacular! Not sure who are giving bad reviews I liked that the story was a bit different its worth the time to go see:)
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