Sleepless - Senza sonno

A retired hitman, Giuliano, is plagued by insomnia and recurring nightmares after his daughter's death. He believes his daughter was murdered and embarks on a mission to uncover the truth, aided by a young woman named Candy. As he delves deeper, he realizes his own past may hold the key to the mystery, confronting dangerous individuals and his own fragmented memories.

Dario Argento's 'Sleepless' received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. Many found the plot convoluted and confusing, while others criticized the pacing and Argento's signature visual style feeling diluted or uninspired. Despite a typically atmospheric score, the film struggled to recapture the director's earlier successes.

• Praised by some for its attempts at atmospheric horror and a classic Argento score.
• Widely criticized for a nonsensical plot and a lack of the director's usual visceral impact.
• Seen as a disappointing late-career effort from a master of the genre.

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While often marketed as a supernatural horror, director Dario Argento intended 'Sleepless' to be a more psychological thriller, exploring themes of guilt, memory, and trauma.