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‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: The Horrifying Experience Of ‘The Shining’ Lives On 40 Years Later

September 8, 2019 12:10 pm

Can you ever really go back? More importantly, when the names involved are Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King, do you dare to make the journey? The hallowed halls of the Overlook Hotel have always been sacred gro...

most anticipated fall film festival-preview

2019 Fall Preview: The 45 Most Anticipated Films

The Playlist Staff

August 20, 2019 2:34 pm

Features, News

It's sad, but true: summer is coming to an end, school is gearing up (if you're still of that age), and the fall film festival season is upon us. That means, it's time to pack away the blockbusters—for the most...

‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Explains How ‘Shining’ Sequel Is True To Stanley Kubrick’s Film While Also Approved By Stephen King

Charles Barfield

June 13, 2019 3:29 pm

News

Earlier today, the world was introduced to the first trailer for the upcoming horror film “Doctor Sleep.” Despite its relatively silly title, the film is actually one of the more anticipated films of the fall, ...

‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor Plays The Adult Danny Torrance In Stephen King’s Sequel To ‘The Shining’

Charles Barfield

June 13, 2019 12:29 pm

News, Trailers

Out of all the works from author Stephen King that have been adapted for the big screen, “The Shining” holds a special place. Not only is the film regarded as the best adaptation of King’s work, bar none, Stanl...

‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Confirms Film Will Acknowledge Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’

Charles Barfield

October 3, 2018 3:06 pm

News

Filmmaker Mike Flanagan has an interesting choice to make with his upcoming film “Doctor Sleep.” The film, which is based on the novel of the same name by legendary author Stephen King, is a sequel, of sorts, t...

Rebecca Ferguson Mission Impossible Fallout

‘Mission: Impossible’ Star Rebecca Ferguson Lands Lead Roles In ‘Men In Black’ & ‘Doctor Sleep’

Charles Barfield

August 2, 2018 12:48 pm

News

Many were predicting that actress Rebecca Ferguson would be the breakout star of “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation,” which premiered back in 2015. After that film, the actress had a string of hit-or-miss film...

The ‘Shining’ Sequel: Ewan McGregor Will Play The Adult Danny Torrance

Jordan Ruimy

June 14, 2018 10:27 am

News

When Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Shining" was released back in 1980 not only were critics lukewarm towards it, but King himself was vocal about his dislike of the film. And in the year's...

‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Moves Forward As Director Hired

Kevin Jagernauth

January 26, 2018 1:15 pm

News

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Stephen King has famously never been a huge fan of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," and has detailed his problems with what many considered the finest horror movie ever made, many times over. “I think ‘The S...