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Doctor Sleep (2019) — Screenplay

A traumatized Dan Torrance must protect a gifted teen from a cult that feeds on those with the shine.

Written by
Mike Flanagan
Genre
Drama, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
Studio
Warner Bros.
Length
140 pages

This sequel to The Shining balances psychological depth with supernatural horror, making it a study in tone control. Flanagan's script offers a masterclass in weaving new mythology into an established world while keeping character growth at the core. Dialogue and pacing sustain a slow-burn tension that rewards careful reading.

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