How do you follow up Stanley Kubrick's the Shining? Well, not like this. Doctor Sleep functions as a sequel to Stanley Kubrick's film, while also aiming to be a faithful adaptation of Stephen King's novel (an approach that Kubrick certainly didn't take). What this means is that the film somewhat awkwardly straddles a split audience: … Continue reading Doctor Sleep (Review)
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It: Chapter 2 (Review)
2017's It adaptation worked brilliantly. It was a well directed, well acted coming-of-age movie bolstered by terrific horror set-pieces, some well handled thematics and a great sense of humour. Unfortunately, its sequel is uniformly disappointing, managing to drop the ball in almost every area that the previous film kept it so impressively aloft. Chapter 2 … Continue reading It: Chapter 2 (Review)
Pet Semetary (Review)
The latest Stephen King adaptation presents the idea that some things should be left alone. The line 'sometimes dead is better' became a tagline - and is sadly apropos when describing the film. Maybe this property didn't need to be brought back to life. Maybe dead was better. The plot of Pet Semetary revolves around … Continue reading Pet Semetary (Review)
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