Several years afterthe shining”, Danny Torrance is traumatized and his psychic abilities unexpectedly resurface. In this context, he manages to contact Abra Stone, who is persecuted by a group that feeds on children with the gift of radiance.
Does the movie ring a bell? Is about “doctor sleep”, the sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece and adaptation of a famous novel by Stephen King. He had everything to succeed, but the story was completely different.
This was its disappointing premiere
The premiere of “Doctor Sleep” was disappointing in terms of figures. This, if we take into account that it is the sequel to a masterpiece. In its opening weekend, it failed to lead the US theatrical box office and only grossed $14 million domestically.
It will now be removed from HBO Max
Several fans believed that the film would get a second chance to shine in hbo max. However, it did not cause a great impact on the streaming platform either and will be removed from its catalog this Wednesday, October 5.
What did the critics say?
The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Filmaffinity it has a 6.3 out of 10, while on Rotten Tomatoes it got a 78% approval rating. Next, we share the appreciations of the most important media.
- The Wrap: ”Well-intentioned, but unsatisfying (…) It tries to bring something new, but ends up succumbing to the temptation to offer the same old terror”
- Entertainment Weekly: ”He aspires to redemption (…), but this terrifying hotel is only a little scary anymore. And since we have seen all this before”
- The Guardian: “Despite offering some notable moments, it feels like an unnecessary and uncomfortable film: a shadow of the original”
- Variety: “Makes you glad you’re back in that damned house of horror, though this sequel may eventually be remembered only as a footnote to ‘The Shining.'”
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