Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle

2014Movie3 minEnglish

Families form patterns. Genes, habits, stories get passed down through the generations, seemingly on repeat.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Kevin VanHookGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of college students sign up for a sleep study to earn money, but soon discover the experiment is far more sinister than they imagined. As they are subjected to disturbing psychological tests and sleep deprivation, they begin to experience terrifying hallucinations and realize they are trapped. Their only hope for survival lies in uncovering the dark secrets behind the study before they lose their minds.

Critical Reception

Sleep Cycle received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and lack of originality. While some appreciated its attempt at suspense and gore, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and falls into many common horror tropes.
  • The scares are predictable and the plot is underdeveloped.
  • Some gore effects are present, but not enough to save the film.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced with a very limited budget, relying on practical effects and a small cast.

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