This follow-up to The Shining has some appealing elements, thanks largely to Ewan McGregor and Kyliegh Curran’s solid work, even if Rebecca Ferguson seems to be overacting a bit—though she was entertaining as the bad guy. It does feel excessively lengthy, though; trimming about fifteen to twenty minutes would have helped considerably. The story combines aspects of The Shining with X-Men, and includes touches reminisc…

It’s remarkable what Mike Flanagan can accomplish. He consistently takes on daunting projects and delivers. Consider that he made ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil,’ improving upon a truly terrible film, then directed every episode of ‘Haunting of Hill House,’ successfully weaving together two narratives across ten episodes. Now, he's created a sequel to the highly regarded horror movie ‘Doctor Sleep’...and he pulled it off aga…

Doctor Sleep may not lull you into a peaceful state, but it does drain your spirit. Director Mike Flanagan faced an enormous challenge: adapting a Stephen King novel—a feat in itself given his detailed writing style—and creating a sequel to what many consider the greatest horror film ever made. He aimed to satisfy both devoted readers and movie fans. Even setting aside my own opinion of Doctor Sleep, some credit must…

The reaction to ‘Doctor Sleep’ from viewers of ‘The Shining’ is likely to be divided; some may consider it a fitting continuation, while others might find it diverges too much—a characteristic I believe is positive. The film functions effectively as both a sequel and an independent story; someone unfamiliar with the prior work could readily grasp the essential elements. It's an enjoyable supernatural horror movie ele…

Many people believe "scary movies" involve jump scares and loud noises, but I disagree. Those films are quickly forgotten. The truly unsettling ones linger—those with disturbing stories rooted in relatable themes. This isn't meant as an introduction, just a note to temper expectations; *Doctor Sleep* isn’t a mainstream horror film. As many of you know, I’m a big admirer of Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen K…