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Don't Fall Asleep
Janice and Sam have moved into their first house. Neighbors tell them stories about Isabelle, a former owner, who flew into a jealous rage and killed her husband and his lover in the house. Now, 50 years later, Janice has started sleep-walking and having visions of a wild German woman and blood, lots of blood. Janice can't remember what she does when she sleepwalks. Is she responsible for new murders in the area? What other secrets does the house hold?
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Plot Summary
A group of college students, seeking to overcome their fears, participate in an experimental sleep study. However, they soon discover that the experimental drug intended to induce vivid dreams has a terrifying side effect: it blurs the line between dreams and reality, trapping them in a nightmarish loop.
Critical Reception
Don't Fall Asleep received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some found the premise intriguing, the execution was generally seen as falling short of its potential, resulting in a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a predictable storyline and a lack of originality.
Performances are often criticized as being uninspired.
The horror elements fail to deliver genuine scares or suspense.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Don't Fall Asleep' are scarce, but available feedback generally points to disappointment with the film's execution and lack of engaging horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, with much of the principal photography taking place on the campus of Loyola Marymount University.
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