"Doctor Sleep": Movie Review
From its monstrous introduction, to its purposeful end, "Doctor Sleep" has defied the horror genres safe expectations and manifested an instant American horror classic.As a drug and alcohol addicted man named Danny (Ewan McGregor) comes to terms with his convoluted past, a spiritual threat of greater significance awaits on the horizon.
Director/writer/editor Mike Flanagan has mastered his art of horror, with this breathtaking sequel to "The Shining". The dialogue, characters, and visionary craft that Stephen King has concocted, is remarkably grounded, and plays right into Flanagan's undeniable strengths.
Rebecca Ferguson, Ewan McGregor, and Kyleigh Curran's acting compliments the writing with such a superb attention to detail, its spiritual themes border on the surreal. Its creativity is boosted by a sweepingly still prowess of cinematography and a wonderfully integrated piece of sound design. And its unflinching brutality is elevated by a horrifying score by the Newton Brothers, which adds a pungent dread to its most horrific scenes.
Flanagan's "Doctor Sleep" is an instant classic not to be missed and a downright horror juggernaut from start to finish.
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