Doctor Sleep

“Doctor Sleep is a monumental achievement of tension, suspense, forgiveness and sacrifice I’m not soon to forget.”

Sara Michelle Fetters, The Seattle Times · 100

“He's (Flanagan) never trying to one-up Kubrick or King. Instead, he's trying to push past his own best work, and he may well have achieved that in one supernatural scene that is as shocking and captivating as the fall of the bent-neck lady. In honoring both Kubrick and King, Flanagan's greatest achievement is not being swallowed by the Overlook's shadow.”

Richard Whittaker, Austin Chronicle · 89

“The scary and powerful Doctor Sleep works best when doing its own thing rather than recreating parts of The Shining.”

Tom Jorgensen, IGN · 85

“This is sharp blockbuster filmmaking, coming at a time when IP is seemingly the only thing that gets any door open in Hollywood these days. Rather than churn out something cynical or pandering, though, Flanagan has instead taken that IP and instilled it with heart. Not just the chummy heart he’s hallmarked in past efforts, but the kind that comes from a creator who’s offered a chance to truly honor his influences and run with them.”

Michael Roffman, Consequence · 83

“Doctor Sleep offers a shockingly nuanced and human story of social longing, spiritual rehabilitation, and existential redemption.”

Brian Roan, The Film Stage · 83