Sleepwalker
Sleepwalker

Sleepwalker

2000Movie95 minSwedish

Ulrik Hansson is 45 years old and lives a secure life in a Swedish residential district together with his wife Monika and their two children. He's got a well-paid job as an architect and builds a new detached house which the family will move to. Everything is just great. He thinks. One morning he wakes up and shockingly discovers that they're gone. The whole family...

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: John PolsonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, suffering from a sleep disorder, finds herself drawn into a dark mystery after witnessing a disturbing event. As her reality blurs with her dreams, she must uncover the truth before she becomes a victim herself. The film explores themes of psychological trauma and the unreliability of memory.

Critical Reception

Sleepwalker received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while others found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the psychological horror elements and others finding it lacking in scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and the lead performances.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some viewers found the psychological horror effective, while others felt it was too slow-paced.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split opinion, with many appreciating the film's attempt at psychological thriller elements and a few finding the storyline to be somewhat confusing or anticlimactic. The performances were generally seen as a positive aspect.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Sleepwalker' but was later shortened to 'Sleepwalker' for its release.

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