The Shining sequel "Doctor Sleep" first batch of word-of-mouth: A great Stephen King adaptation sequel

The sequel to "The Shining", "Doctor Sleep", adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, will be released in North America on November 8. The film's social media reputation was recently lifted and the response was extremely good.

Many media outlets gave positive reviews, believing that director Mike Flanagan, who specializes in horror films, has created a strong personal style. Some media outlets praised Doctor Sleep as "the best Stephen King adaptation since The Shawshank Redemption." In terms of performance, Rebecca Ferguson's villain received unanimous praise from the media.

The first batch of media reviews of "Doctor Sleep":

Slash Film: Director Mike Flanagan's bravest decision was not to try to imitate Kubrick. He made a Mike Flanagan movie: scary, emotional, and extremely optimistic. Not only a sequel to The Shining, but also a response to it, allowing King and Kubrick's worlds to coexist harmoniously.

JoBlo.com: Ewan McGregor and Kelly Cullen are great, but Rebecca Ferguson is the standout, as Rose the Top Hat, joining Stephen King's trove of memorable villains that you can't help but love and hate.

Collider: It subverts a lot of the original novel, but it is understandable that it accurately retains King's core. I strongly request the Rebecca Ferguson cut.

Daily Dead: There were many Stephen King adaptations this year, but Doctor Sleep is the best. It gave me unexpected surprises and moved me many times. Rebecca Ferguson is amazing.

We Live Entertainment: Doctor Sleep is the best Stephen King adaptation since The Shawshank Redemption. Mike Flanagan perfectly combines nostalgia, tension, mystery, and suspense. The entire cast is superb. There are many surprises that will make Stephen King fans scream.

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"Doctor Sleep" will be released in North America on November 8.