The book picks up with Torrance in middle age, still haunted by demons both real and internal.

Itsnota sequel to the Kubrick film.

At the end of the Kubrick film, the Overlook is still there.

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It just kind of freezes.

But at the end of the book, it burns down.

There are physical supernatural beings trying to prey on Dan Torrance this time.

Their victims die in extreme agony.

That movie has significantly lessredrum.