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The 10 biggest changes between the 'Doctor Sleep' movie and the best-selling Stephen King book
The 10 biggest changes between the 'Doctor Sleep' movie and the best-selling Stephen King book
Kirsten AcunaJun 29, 2020, 23:24 IST
Ewan McGregor stars in "Doctor Sleep."Warner Bros.
Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for "Doctor Sleep."
Warner Bros. adaptation of Stephen King's 2013 sequel to "The Shining" is now available to stream on HBOMax and it features many changes from the book.
"Doctor Sleep" is a sequel to the original horror movie that follows the grownup Danny (played by Ewan McGregor) who meets others who have similar powers, referred to as "shine," as they face a dangerous cult, the "True Knot," set on acquiring their powers.
From some huge character omissions to a completely different ending, Insider rounds up the biggest departures the movie makes from King's best-seller.
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Danny's visit with Dick Hallorann at the film's start is completely different.
Carl Lumbly takes over the role of Dick Hallorann from Scatman Crothers in "The Shining."
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Danny Torrence is in a different state when we first meet him.
Danny Torrence is giving Jersey a bad name.
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Deenie's child doesn't constantly haunt Danny as he does in the book.
Deenie comes to Danny in a nightmare.
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Abra's grandmother, Concetta, is basically non-existent in the film.
Abra is really close with her grandmother in the book.
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In the book, Abra and Dan are related.
If you were weirded out about why Abra and Dan shared such a powerful odd connection, it's because it wasn't a coincidence.
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A number of other big characters are missing from the film.
Cliff Curtis plays Billy who is a combination of both Billy and Casey in "Doctor Sleep."
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The majority of the True Knot die in different ways.
The True Knot prey upon people with special powers, "the shining," in "Doctor Sleep."
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Danny returns to the Overlook Hotel, which is still standing.
Danny Torrence revisits the Overlook Hotel and his demons in "Doctor Sleep."
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A number of people are killed in the film's third act who survive in the book.
Abra's father, David, doesn't make it through the film version of "Doctor Sleep."
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Danny is also killed by the film's end.
The third act of "Doctor Sleep" departs largely from the novel.
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