Dead Awake
Dead Awake

Dead Awake

2016Movie99 minEnglish

Kate Bowman (Jocelin Donahue) is an average social worker who, after the sudden death of her twin sister, is investigating the mysterious deaths of other people who died in their sleep. Shortly before their deaths, the victims all reported a supernatural force that appeared to them while they were suffering from sleep paralysis. When Kate investigates further into the case, she opens herself up to the creature's wrath and soon finds herself and her family suffering from an ancient evil.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Google Users48%
Director: Phillip GuzmanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself plagued by terrifying visions and nightmares after the mysterious death of her twin sister. As she investigates her sister's demise, she uncovers a dark secret tied to a supernatural entity that feeds on fear and sleep. The entity manifests in dreams, blurring the line between reality and nightmare, and threatens to consume her as well.

Critical Reception

Dead Awake received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film to be derivative of other horror tropes and lacking in originality. While some acknowledged a few effective scares, the overall consensus pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on jump scares and familiar horror clichés.
  • Lacks originality and suffers from a predictable storyline.
  • Some atmospheric moments and a decent lead performance are overshadowed by the film's weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a standard horror flick with some scary moments but ultimately not very memorable. Common criticisms include a lack of fresh ideas and a story that doesn't fully deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film's central premise revolves around the sleep paralysis demon, a phenomenon that has inspired numerous myths and stories throughout history.

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