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Dan Torrance
The grown-up Danny from The Shining. He has tried to suppress his psychic ability and the memories of the Overlook.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Doctor Sleep2019
Remember Danny. Understand the True Knot. Keep the ending hidden.
What you need to know
This is the sequel to The Shining. Danny Torrance survived the Overlook Hotel as a child and is now an adult using the name Dan. He still has the shining, but trauma and alcohol have shaped his life. Elsewhere, a powerful girl called Abra attracts the attention of a dangerous travelling group.
2 hours 32 minutesSupernatural horrorSequel to The ShiningGuide follows the theatrical cut
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
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Abra Stone
A confident teenager whose shining is exceptionally strong. She can communicate with Dan across long distances.
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Rose the Hat
The charismatic leader of the True Knot. She senses people with the shining and hunts them.
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Billy Freeman
A kind man who helps Dan settle in Frazier and supports his recovery.
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Dick Hallorann
The Overlook chef who shared Danny's gift. He continues to guide Dan through memories and visions.
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Crow Daddy
Rose's trusted second-in-command and one of the longest-serving members of the True Knot.
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Snakebite Andi
A young woman with a power of suggestion who is recruited by the True Knot.
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Dave Stone
Abra's protective father. He struggles to accept the full extent of her ability and the danger around her.
DURING THE FILM
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Strong supernatural horror, child abduction and murder, graphic violence, addiction, alcoholism, death, disturbing images and strong language.
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