Doctor Sleep - Director's Cut (2019) Full Length Reaction
Added 2025-12-04 02:53:54 +0000 UTCYears following the events of The Shining (1980), a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot.
Another Mike Flanagan BANGER! This may have just become one of our new favorite horror movies! Honestly, those 3 hours flew by lol Shout out to anyone who joins us for the full watch!
We watched this one before we watched Episode 6 of IT: Welcome to Derry. That watch along will be posted asap!
Movie is Rated R and so is this reaction. Viewer Discretion is Advised. Also Spoiler talk for It: Welcome to Derry.
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The book is darker rose when she consumes “Steam” her mouth grows wider and her tooth is like a walrus tooth and discolored which makes her look more demonic looking.
The Movie Buff
2025-12-21 03:31:31 +0000 UTCThe little girl from the beginning is little Mel from The Haunting of Hill house! ❤️
Justin SSFL
2025-12-21 00:35:47 +0000 UTCHad to reply with WHAT?! I love the shining. I heard though that it is Stephen King’s least favorite adaptation of his work
DaisyBug78
2025-12-18 23:34:50 +0000 UTCLittle girl in the opening scene is from Haunting of Hill House and both M3gan movies. She’s a really good little actress. Lady she sees singing by the lake (the main villain) will be Juliette in Silo (you guys should really react to Silo please). Barry the Chunk (older bad guy in the group) is Mr. Dudley in Haunting of Hill House and was in Fall of the House of Usher as well. Holy shit! I just realized that the “Jack Torrence” pouring him whiskey in the hotel is the dad from Haunting of Hill house and uncle from Haunting of Blair Manor. I’ll forever see him as Eliot from ET though.
DaisyBug78
2025-12-18 23:33:43 +0000 UTCThis was amazing info..thanks for sharing.
Natalie Halveston
2025-12-12 21:29:23 +0000 UTCFinalllllly I'm able watch this one. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Natalie Halveston
2025-12-12 19:23:41 +0000 UTCI apologize if someone has already mentioned it. But, you should watch "Dark Winds". Not necessarily for the channel. I think you'd like it. Zahn McClaron is the actor who plays Crow Daddy is the lead in that. It's a spooky vibe and a lovely representation of Dine culture.
Kaileen Wilson
2025-12-09 03:51:31 +0000 UTCRealizing they named a girl after a Pokemon, a psychic Pokemon too. 😂
Martelo
2025-12-08 23:49:56 +0000 UTCI do not think The Shining is a good movie. It’s not scary and honestly, the controversy around the filming has left a bad taste in my mouth. But this movie is actually good. It’s fun, and creepy, and violent. It’s made me understand The Shining a bit better too. Great reaction.
Misfit
2025-12-08 22:50:23 +0000 UTCThe Elm street nod was such a nice touch since both films are dream related. I don’t care how long this movie is, I am always locked in. I’m hoping one day we get Flanagan on the Welcome to Derry series somehow, that crossover would be insane!!! These directors and writers have been doing King’s work justice. Also, Azreal ‘Azzie’ is ‘Helper of God’ in Hebrew and is the Angel of Death in their lore as well as Islamic. Azreal is also a guide (slightly similar to Charon in Greek mythology) and protector. Such a cute kitty too!
Primrose 🌙
2025-12-08 07:58:09 +0000 UTCJacob Tremblay is such an amazing actor. Kid can do anything. That scene is so damn hard to watch.
Karia_Winchester
2025-12-06 07:30:34 +0000 UTCThis is maybe my fourth time watching this, and I am still shocked by how many Flanagan alumni made it in. Not only Grampa Flick and this version of Jack Torrance, but Wendy was the mom from Bly Manor, the bearded True Knot member was Mr. Dudley from Hill House and the man who crippled that girl in Midnight Mass, a few different members of the True Knot in general (one was the head of the place where Luke stayed in Hill House, one was the dual sister to an important character in Bly Manor); this cast is stacked to high heavens. That's even mentioning Bruce Springwood (Roderick Usher) as the Doctor, and the little girl from the opening (who, fun fact, actually is named Violet like her character!). And even better, Abra's actress goes on to play Lenore in House of Usher (which I'm sure if obvious to most people) *because* of her work on this film. I'm surprised we didn't see Kate Siegel in here somewhere, but that's understandable when you have THE Rebecca Ferguson and Zach McClarnon as leading villains. Chefs kiss all around.
perserverantSoul
2025-12-06 02:50:24 +0000 UTCI loved your reaction! This movie as well as the book is so good. The death of the baseball boy is one of the most uncomfortable scenes ive seen (and im a huge horror fan) it just seemed so real. And the actors did an amazing job. One of my favourite parts of the shining movie was the music and sound design so im so happy they kept the same vibe this time too. Also Im pretty sure that the woman at the beginning that Danny slept with was dead. She overdosed and died. So he esentially left a toddler alone with his dead mom.
Kjersti Rosalind
2025-12-05 20:14:06 +0000 UTCAzzie the death cat has to be one of the cutest tv animals I’ve ever seen! I mean look at that face! I just had to say that! 😆
Karen_Tries
2025-12-05 13:32:26 +0000 UTC31:25 this is so silly of me but I'm glad he kept his composure enough that he didn't drop the cake. I hate when people drop a dish of food to be dramatic 😂 My fat ass wanted to 👏🏻 eat 👏🏻 that 👏🏻 later! 👏🏻 Also, this movie has a beefy YouTuber reference which is super cool to see represented in mainstream film! The action figure on Abra's nightstand is a character from a show called RWBY. RWBY was created by Rooster Teeth, a huge gaming channel that branched out into it's own original show production. The actress who plays Abra was a big fan of the show so she decided she wanted that character from RWBY to be her strong fearless "mental character" - the version of her with the blue wig that you see when Rose invades her mind. 4 of the company's female Let's Play YouTubers did all the voice acting for the show and Abra's actress loved the show and admired them. In the book Abra thought of Danaerys Targaryen from GOT to create her badass mental alter ego. (RWBY is pronounced ruby, in case you wondered. It's like anime crossed with superhero comics, all female leads.)
KatieBee
2025-12-05 12:10:54 +0000 UTCYour reaction to this filled me with joy from start to finish! This movie is in my top of all time 🤩 it did such a great job of honouring both The Shining (book and movie) and the Dr Sleep book (the audiobook is fab!). I'm glad you loved it as much as me 🎩
Charberto
2025-12-05 09:40:10 +0000 UTCThank you for the Director's Cut reaction, I love this film. Maybe it's because I am a fan of the book(s) more than the Kubrick adaptation but this does a great job of giving to fans all around.
Charlie Ito
2025-12-05 02:01:57 +0000 UTCA very fun Ewan McGreggor movie is Velvet Goldmine. Him, Christian Bale, Jonathan Rhys Myers, Toni Colette and more!!!
Bookwormy
2025-12-05 00:54:39 +0000 UTCI absolutely loved this movie and it's in my top 15 for sure! Mike Flannagan is amazing at creating tension and wonderfully Gothic shots! Can't wait to see how he does the Dark Tower series 😍
Sammi
2025-12-05 00:52:49 +0000 UTCI watched this movie a few times and the scenes in the hospice always make me cry... They're sad but also sweet and beautiful and the cat is too gosh darn cute :'D
TheBabadook
2025-12-04 23:12:01 +0000 UTCAnother recommendation for Life of Chuck. It's more in the Shawshank vein from King. It's incredible. PS Wanna see more Ewan McGregor (wink, wink)? Find a copy of a movie of his called The Pillow Book.
Cass&Jason
2025-12-04 22:45:47 +0000 UTCI love your Fall of the House of Usher reactions too, one of my faves of yours after Hannibal. Love this movie, glad it's the Director's Cut even though it's long. Hate what happens to the kids. Hate the villains, they are the worst, but that aside Rose is hot. I hope Dick Hallorann from IT Welcome to Derry gets his own spinoff, would love to see his time at The Overlook and leading up to it.
X Jae ⚧️
2025-12-04 20:08:49 +0000 UTCHoping soon, we have a few things to cover first but hopefully soon!
The Horror Bandwagon
2025-12-04 19:34:05 +0000 UTCI wanted to see that! But oh lord, you know I will be a mess if it's making people cry haha
The Horror Bandwagon
2025-12-04 19:29:10 +0000 UTCWe mention this in our discussion portion and cody beats himself up for not remembering. He loves the Dune movies.
The Horror Bandwagon
2025-12-04 19:28:27 +0000 UTCguys I can not believe you don't know who Rebecca Ferguson (Rose The Hat) is! how?? she's literally one of the best actresses of recent times and you really need to watch other stuff she was in. She's in both Dune movies in main role, she was in two Mission Impossible movies, amazing hit sci fi movie Life with Jake Gyllenhaall.. and many other amazing things she's a huge name by this point, deff watch more of her!
Maja Misak
2025-12-04 19:12:40 +0000 UTClove this movie so much. I know this will be a hot take for movie aficionados all over the world but I actually love this movie more than The Shining
Maja Misak
2025-12-04 18:25:33 +0000 UTCUnrelated but please watch Frankenstein soon 🥺
Sailor Mars
2025-12-04 17:58:14 +0000 UTCHey you two! Cody - I watched the House of Usher with you 2, and I am a HUGE Poe fan, so you really resonated with me in those reactions. Also, you mentioned that there was a House of Usher link - did you recognize Abra (in Poe's The Raven, she was Lenore - can't remember if that was the name Flanagan gave her on Usher). Also: I agree about the woman who plays Rose the hat. She is captivating. I know her from Dune (Lady Jessica) but I also know she has been in many things. BTW: I read that the lucky number 19 actor did such an amazing job (he was amazing) that she (Rose the Hat - can't remember her real name) shed a tear while they shot the scene. EVERYONE was so unsettled by his performance (even Stephen King) at the end it was palpable. He was the only cheerful one the end of that day.
Yvonne Decelis
2025-12-04 17:28:10 +0000 UTCHate wet bath mat - same ☺️
Two French Bears React
2025-12-04 17:02:25 +0000 UTCI know I've been trying to nudge yall to eventually watch "what We do in the shadows ", but perhaps yall should check out "the midnight club" next (one and done)....and THEN start "WWDITS", right? 😉 this movie was awesome
Pat_Bez
2025-12-04 15:57:19 +0000 UTCSmall spoiler from the book, but adds a TON of context to Abra’s mom that you guys seem to have picked up on: It is revealed in the book that Jack Torrance had an affair with one of his students. She had a child without him knowing, and that child was- Abra’s mom. So, Danny really was Uncle Dan. But also helps explain why her mom is a little more open to Abra’s Shine because she probably has some herself.
RebalBuoy
2025-12-04 14:52:13 +0000 UTCSo I’ve seen this twice before and my dumb ass thought I’d already seen the director’s cut - not the case! - so this was such a really fun watch along 🥰 I could write an essay on the acting (Ferguson!), cinematography, costume and set design, but instead I’ll just say it’s a great movie 🍿 🫡 the way they made an adaptation of both King and Kubrick whilst also making something so fresh and Flanagany is masterful 💕
Cal
2025-12-04 14:31:08 +0000 UTCFun fact: The location of “Frazier, NH” is actually Covington, GA. I went there for a work trip and it’s most known for being the same shooting location for TVD.
Jaco Rasco
2025-12-04 13:06:28 +0000 UTCyall need to check out the Shining Mini series, written and produced Stephen King himself. he made it because he hated the film so much, and said he could do it better. which he did in my opinion
Josh Minke
2025-12-04 12:34:18 +0000 UTCI'm feel so physically unwell, at work, and once again you guys kept me a float. 3 hrs with my favorite reactioners. I just want to let y'all know I pick out funny things you do especially Sergio and show them to my brother who is parapeligic and goes through bouts of depression and other mental issues and even he laughs hard so y'all have a gift of bringing joy to people.
Jeremy Montanez
2025-12-04 12:15:37 +0000 UTCthey did a great job casting Jack's character. from the side, he looks just like a young Nicholson. not so much from the front, but side profile definitely
Josh Minke
2025-12-04 11:48:00 +0000 UTCLife of Chuck (another Mike Flanagan/Stephen King's collab) is another amazing adaptation that I dont think has gotten much attention outside of film critics. Certainly not as much as it deserves. I dont think Mike Flanagan has ever made me cry that much.
Nemo-the-Red
2025-12-04 08:24:20 +0000 UTCAlso, the Dark Tower Easter Eggs in this movie are fantastic. I cannot wait for Mike Flanagan’s Dark Tower series to finally come out
RebalBuoy
2025-12-04 04:15:17 +0000 UTCThis movie does SUCH an excellent job of bridging the gap between the Shining movie and the books. Because Dick Halloran is in the book Doctor Sleep, having him come back as a Shine ghost to Danny is a great move. Also, The Overlook finally gets its book accurate ending. I absolutely love this movie
RebalBuoy
2025-12-04 03:59:15 +0000 UTCExactly where im at. Its 7pm now for me, will be about 10 when I get off work, and have to be up at 5am for work tomorrow, but worth it.
Nemo-the-Red
2025-12-04 03:12:42 +0000 UTCOh hell yes, im gonna regret it in the morning but im 100% watching this when I get off work in a few hours, gonna be sleeping only a few hours but ive been waiting!
Nemo-the-Red
2025-12-04 03:11:37 +0000 UTCThe little girl in the beginning is from M3gan and baby Nelle from Hill House and also real-life sister to the girl in the black phone movies I believe.
Kosia Gotit
2025-12-04 03:06:55 +0000 UTCcould i wait til tomorrow and watch this instead of staying up til 130AM? Yes. Will I? NO!!! TAPPING IN!!!! LOL
Cameron Ferguson
2025-12-04 03:02:09 +0000 UTC
