Doctor Sleep: A Haunting Sequel to The Shining
A Supernatural Horror Adaptation of Stephen King's Novel
Synopsis
WEB Doctor Sleep is a 2019 American supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by Mike Flanagan. It is an adaptation of the 2013 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film stars Ewan McGregor as Dan Torrance, Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat, Kyliegh Curran as Abra Stone, and Cliff Curtis as Crow Daddy. Set years after the events of The Shining (1980), the film follows Dan Torrance, now an adult, as he struggles with his alcoholism and the traumatic events of his past. When he meets a young girl with psychic abilities, he must confront his demons and the evil beings that feed on the lost and the innocent.
Streaming and Release
Doctor Sleep is available to watch on Netflix. It was released in theaters on November 8, 2019.
Critical Reception
Doctor Sleep received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 73% approval rating based on 336 reviews, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The site's consensus reads, "Doctor Sleep is a worthy sequel to The Shining, offering a satisfying mix of nostalgia and new scares." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 62 out of 100, based on 48 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."
Audience Reception
Audiences also gave Doctor Sleep positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an audience score of 75%, based on over 10,000 user ratings. On Metacritic, the film has a user score of 7.2 out of 10, based on 122 ratings.
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