"It's typical King stuff, really, with small-town intrigue, sharply drawn and instantly recognizable players, and enough chewy New England accents to fill Boston Garden. But from the opening shots and synth notes — which build a bridge between the tone of "The Shining" and Flanagan's own, thoughtfully constructed edifice — to a spectacularly chilling closing scene, "Doctor Sleep" makes a convincing case for its own greatness. Part of that is allowing the characters to breathe as they rapidly develop from one ominous scene to the next. "Doctor Sleep" may be a terrifying reminder that the world is a hungry place, that the darkness wants nothing more than to swallow up the light. But the wordless moments of humor and heart in the quieter scenes show Flanagan's deft way with storytelling." - John Wenzel, The Denver Post