Sleepwalker
Sleepwalker

Sleepwalker

1984Movie49 minEnglish

Saxon Logan's extraordinary 49 minute featurette pitches four people into a class war situation with a vicious sting in the tale.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Robert L. RosenGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman awakens from a coma to find herself experiencing disturbing visions and a growing sense of paranoia. As she struggles to piece together her fractured memories, she begins to suspect that her own mind may be a dangerous place, and that a shadowy conspiracy might be at play. Her investigation leads her to uncover unsettling truths about her past and the people around her, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare.

Critical Reception

Sleepwalker (1984) received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its cast, particularly Gwen Verdon, others criticized its slow pacing and predictable twists. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror elements, while many found it forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Verdon's performance.
  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and slow pacing.
  • Seen by some as an interesting but ultimately flawed psychological thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sleepwalker' are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception. Some viewers found the film to be an intriguing, albeit somewhat dated, attempt at psychological horror. Others felt it was too slow and that the plot did not live up to its potential, leading to a generally unmemorable viewing experience.

Fun Fact

Despite its modest release and reception, 'Sleepwalker' features a brief early role for Bill Paxton, who would go on to become a prominent actor in a wide range of successful films.

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