Doctor Sleep
Written by: Mike Flanagan & Stephen King
Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Based On:"Doctor Sleep" by Stephen King
Released: November 8, 2019
Years following the events of The Shining (1980), a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.
"Doctor Sleep" is a horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, serving as a sequel to Stephen King's iconic novel "The Shining." The story follows Dan Torrance, now an adult struggling with the traumatic events of his childhood at the haunted Overlook Hotel. As he battles his own inner demons and addiction, Dan encounters a young girl named Abra, who shares his psychic abilities known as "the shining." Together, they face a sinister cult known as the True Knot, who feed on the psychic essence of individuals with the shining. "Doctor Sleep" skillfully combines psychological horror, supernatural elements, and a poignant exploration of trauma, offering a compelling continuation of the narrative initiated by "The Shining."
