‘Doctor Sleep (Director’s Cut)’
Doctor Sleep was released into movie theaters in November 2019, where it was met with a collective “¯\_(ツ)_/¯” from moviegoers here in the United States. I’m not quite sure why this adaptation of a Stephen King novel wasn’t:
A) Released in October, when everyone is craving a horror movie
B) Named The Shining 2: Doctor Sleep
Yes, that’s right, Doctor Sleep is a both a sequel of and an homage to The Shining. While it would be unfair to compare any contemporary film to a Kubrick joint, this Mike Flanagan directed movie will win you over while also freaking you the eff out. The movie just landed on all three HBO streaming properties in its theatrically-released format, as well as a 3 hour “director’s cut.” Turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and settle in for a truly twisted return to the Overlook Hotel.