![]() ![]() ![]() Based on King’s book, which was released in 2013 as a sequel to The Shining, the film adaptation of Doctor Sleep will have to work quite hard in order to live up to its predecessor. However, the one thing the film has going in its favour is the fact that the source material is good. In this age of endless prequels, sequels and reboots, it is unsurprising that Hollywood has decided to touch one of the most iconic horror films of all time. ![]() The term ‘the shining’ refers to telepathic powers possessed by Jack’s son, Dan, who is able to see the hotel’s horrific past. Jack brings his wife and son along with him to reconnect with them, but the supernatural forces in the hotel drive him insane, leaving his family in danger. Based on King’s 1977 novel of the same name, the story revolves around Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer who takes a job as the caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during off-season. ![]() However, Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of The Shining for the big screen has always remained a bit of a sensitive matter as far King was concerned since the horror writer has made it clear that he is not a big fan of the 1980 film. While Stephen King has never gone out of fashion, it seems like his work is enjoying a bit of a film renaissance. ![]()
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