It is based on the 20 novel of the same name by stephen king, a sequel to kings 1977 novel the shining. In doctor sleep stephen king offers a sequel to the shining. Stephen king says doctor sleep redeems stanley kubricks the. Mar 12, 2020 the shining along with its 2019 sequel, doctor sleep will be shown three times at the gateway film center. Sep 19, 20 when stephen king published his third novel, the shining, in 1977, he was a writer with a lot on his mind. Nov 06, 2019 like a servant to two masters, stephen kings doctor sleep wants both stephen king and fans of stanley kubricks 1980 film of his book the shining to be happy. Published in 1977, it is kings third published novel and first hardback bestseller. The film is standing on the shoulders of two of the most significant artists of our time.
The author explores the origins of the shining and its sequel doctor sleep this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. Doctor sleep is a sequel to the shining the way american gods is a sequel to anansi boys. Doctor sleep is a 20 horror novel by american writer stephen king and the sequel to his 1977 novel the shining. Jan 12, 2018 the stephen king top ten could be argued up and down, but theres little doubt that the shininghis most parodied, most famous, twiceadapted novelis always going to be a contender for the top slot. Just six years later, that tale is getting the cinematic treatment under the direction of mike. Director mike flanagan confirms his forthcoming movie adaptation of stephen kings doctor sleep will be a sequel to and bridge the gap between both the shining movie universe and the original novel.
Stephen kings shining sequel, doctor sleep the new. The shining sequel struggles to salute book and movie at once mike flanagans adaptation of stephen kings novel is an ambitious homage to the movie and the book. Doctor sleep picks up the story of danny, the little boy with psychointuitive powers from stephen kings 1977 novel the shining. Stephen king explains why shining sequel doctor sleep needed. The shining along with its 2019 sequel, doctor sleep will be shown three times at the gateway film center. Doctor sleep trailer combines stephen king and stanley. In 20, stephen king published doctor sleep, the direct sequel to his. The shining book and the film adaptation, but for the doctor sleep movie. The book is a sequel to the shining, the movie adaptation of which. Stephen king brings back son of the shining in sequel. Jun, 2018 ewan mcgregor will star as danny torrance in warner bros. And chances are youve still watched some of the movies they made based. Dec 31, 2019 for the most part though, king allows his stories to rest in peace once completed, with the major exception being the longrunning dark tower saga of novels.
The shining paired with new sequel in chilling double. More than 30 years after stephen king first terrified readers with the shining, hes written a sequel, drawing on his alcoholism and a neardeath experience. The shining sequel struggles to salute book and movie at once mike flanagans adaptation of stephen kings. Would this movie follow the ending of kings original novel where spoilers. Plot details revealed for stephen kings the shining. Stephen king explains why shining sequel doctor sleep. If you havent heard of stephen king yet, youve been living under the proverbial rock all this time. Sep 05, 2019 of course, the obvious questions needed to be addressed. However, kubricks adaptation of the shining deviates from kings novel in a few significant ways, which puts the. Ewan mcgregor will star as danny torrance in warner bros. The stephen king adaptation doctor sleep returns audiences and ewan mcgregors danny torrance to the horrors of stanley kubricks the shining. Sep 18, 20 whatever happened to that kid in stephens king novel the shining. Would this movie follow the ending of king s original novel where spoilers.
King answers that question with his new book, doctor sleep, delving back into danny torrances life. Sleep, at a recent appearance at george mason university, slashfilm reports. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. This september, more than 35 years after he wrote the original, king is releasing a sequel, doctor sleep, catching fans up with danny torrance, the child star of the novel, as a. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. Its also arguably the best adaptation of a stephen king book. When stephen king finally decided to write a sequel to his 1977 horror novel the shining, one of the most popular of all his best sellers. Creepy kid from the shining back in new stephen king book. Apr 04, 20 this september, more than 35 years after he wrote the original, king is releasing a sequel, doctor sleep, catching fans up with danny torrance, the child star of the novel, as a still shining adult. In 20, stephen king published doctor sleep, the direct sequel to his beloved 1977 novel the shining. Years following the events of the shining, a nowadult 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. Of course, the obvious questions needed to be addressed.
Nov 06, 2019 both films are based on books by stephen king. For the most part though, king allows his stories to rest in peace once completed, with the major exception being the longrunning dark tower saga of novels. Doctor sleep is a sequel to shining movie and stephen kings book. Is doctor sleep a sequel to the shining novel or the movie. Initially, he told the times in 1998, he conceived of the book as a. Whatever happened to that kid in stephens king novel the shining. The shining is a horror novel by american author stephen king. Way back in november of 2009 we got word that stephen king was working on a sequel novel to the shining, the book on which the classic stanley kubrick horror film of the same name is based.
When stephen king published his third novel, the shining, in 1977, he was a writer with a lot on his mind. It is based on the 20 novel of the same name by stephen king, a sequel to king s 1977 novel the shining. Stephen king shares his thoughts on the shining movie sequel. Stephen king, who crafted the novel that was adapted into the terrifying 1980 film, read from excerpts of the shinings sequel, dr.
Doctor sleep the long awaited sequel to the shining. The shining sequel tries to serve two masters doctor sleep attempts to please both stephen king and fans of stanley kubricks movie. Sep 21, 20 more than 30 years after stephen king first terrified readers with the shining, hes written a sequel, drawing on his alcoholism and a neardeath experience. In a new interview with the daily beast, flanagan reveals that his pitch. The movie, titled doctor sleep, will be based on the stephen king novel of the same name, which follows torrence as he continues to develop his gift, the shining. Doctor sleep is stephen kings sequel to his 1977 smash hit the shining, about a haunted hotel. Stephen kings sequel to the shining changed a lot on its way to the big. Doctor sleep movie vs book differences how mike flanagan.
Doctor sleep marketed as stephen king s doctor sleep is a 2019 american supernatural horror film written and directed by mike flanagan. When king wrote a shining sequel, doctor sleep, a few years back, he deliberately. Published in 2009, doctor sleep is the sequel to kings seminal horror novel the shining, which was published in 1977. Stephen king is an author who literally doesnt need an introduction. Ewan mcgregor, rebecca ferguson and newcomer kyliegh curran star in the supernatural thriller, directed by mike flanagan, from his own screenplay based upon the novel by. Doctor sleep is a sequel to shining movie and stephen king. The setting and characters are influenced by kings personal experiences, including both his visit to the. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. Nov 08, 2019 its also arguably the best adaptation of a stephen king book. In the meantime the author kept writing books, many of which again were translated to powerful movies, such as christine, and the dead zone starring christopher walken. Sep 16, 20 in doctor sleep stephen king offers a sequel to the shining. Theres a sequel to the shining, but its going to come in book form first. After 36 years, king gives shining a new luster in sequel. King explains some of the obstacles he faced in writing this followup to the shining.
Jun, 2019 director mike flanagan confirms his forthcoming movie adaptation of stephen kings doctor sleep will be a sequel to and bridge the gap between both the shining movie universe and the original novel. Sep 11, 2019 alexander skarsgard is our new randall flagg. The book reached the first position on the new york times best seller list for print and ebook fiction combined, hardcover fiction, and ebook fiction. Francois moriap doctor sleep, stephen kings sequel to the shining, is to be brought to film. Stephen king will exec produce the adaptation of doctor sleep. Doctor sleep is stephen kings sequel to the shining. Near the end of the novel, jack torrance tells his son that he loves him, and then. With ewan mcgregor, rebecca ferguson, kyliegh curran, cliff curtis. The novel reintroduces the shinings main character, danny torrance, as a grownup. Movie about shining sequel, doctor sleep, to be released.
Stephen kings shining sequel to be adapted for big screen. Sleep being both a sequel to stanley kubricks the shining and an. Oct 04, 2019 in 20, stephen king published doctor sleep, the direct sequel to his beloved 1977 novel the shining. Sep 18, 20 when stephen king finally decided to write a sequel to his 1977 horror novel the shining, one of the most popular of all his best sellers, he says he didnt worry if readers needed a refresher. However, kubricks adaptation of the shining deviates from kings novel in a few significant ways, which puts the new movie in a weird position. The stand 2020 casting hail to stephen king ep179 duration. Oct 17, 20 whether you read kings book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most terrifying things ever.
One book that did finally get a sequel from king was the shining, although it was a very different story than its progenitor, and took place decades later. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best. Few movies carry the weight of expectations this year as doctor sleep, the upcoming stephen king adaptation from horror maestro mike flanagan. Whether you read kings book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most terrifying things ever. Sleep follows danny torrance, the troubled son of shining protagonist jack, as he gets drawn into a. Nov 06, 2019 the stephen king adaptation doctor sleep returns audiences and ewan mcgregors danny torrance to the horrors of stanley kubricks the shining. Doctor sleep is a 2019 american supernatural horror film written and directed by mike flanagan. Kings book is a direct sequel to his 1977 novel the shining, and most. Jun, 2019 few movies carry the weight of expectations this year as doctor sleep, the upcoming stephen king adaptation from horror maestro mike flanagan. Sep 05, 2019 with the push and pull of public opinion between the audience that covets stanley kubricks the shining, and that of the book s author, stephen king, one has to wonder if the film adaptation. Jun, 2019 ewan mcgregor, rebecca ferguson and newcomer kyliegh curran star in the supernatural thriller, directed by mike flanagan, from his own screenplay based upon the novel by stephen king. The long awaited sequel to the shining stephen king. Like a servant to two masters, stephen kings doctor sleep wants both stephen king and fans of stanley kubricks 1980 film of his book the shining to be happy. Stanley kubricks the shining is one of many horror fans favorite stephen king adaptations, which makes the upcoming sequel adaptation, doctor sleep, a highly anticipated event.
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