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Jun 13, 2019 · Stephen King's 2013 novel, Doctor Sleep, functions as a direct sequel to his own 1977 novel, The Shining. The 2019 film plans to function in the same way with the 1980 original.
The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's third published novel and first hardcover bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The setting and characters are influenced by King's personal experiences, including both his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism. The novel was ...
Doctor Sleep is a horror film based on Stephen King's 2013 novel of the same name and a sequel to The Shining film. Ewan McGregor stars as Danny Torrance. The film is written and directed by Mike Flanagan. The film premiered in most countries on October 31, 2019. It premiered in the U.S. on November 8, 2019. Following the events of "The Shining" Dan Torrence meets a young girl with similar ...
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Mar 3, 2024 · The Overlook Hotel in The Shining was inspired by the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, which has a haunted history and provided Stephen King with inspiration for the novel. The Shining's adaptation by Stanley Kubrick deviated from Stephen King's vision of the Overlook Hotel, leading to King's dissatisfaction and the creation of his own TV miniseries.
Jan 1, 2011 · Stephen King's 'The Shining' is a spine-chilling masterpiece that out-terrifies the Overlook Hotel itself. Move over, movie adaptation; this book is the real deal. King's writing is a rollercoaster of suspense, making you more paranoid than a character in a horror film. Jack Torrance isn't just a character; he's the poster child for eerie dads.
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May 1, 1990 · Hardcover – May 1, 1990. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror. Jack Torrance takes a job as the caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel. As the brutal winter sets in, the hotel's dark secrets ...
May 19, 2021 · Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is not a faithful adaptation of Stephen King’s book, but it is cinema at its most complex, gripping, and stunning levels – not to mention one of the most ...
