Sleeping Dogs Lie
Sleeping Dogs Lie

Sleeping Dogs Lie

2006Movie87 minEnglish

A recently engaged woman's life is thrown into turmoil after confessing to her fiancé that she once experimented with bestiality.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users47%
Director: Bobcat GoldthwaitGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman wakes up after a bachelorette party with no memory of the night before and discovers she has a disturbing secret that could ruin her life. As she tries to piece together what happened, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit. The film follows her increasingly desperate attempts to contain the fallout and confront the consequences of her actions.

Critical Reception

Sleeping Dogs Lie received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Bobcat Goldthwait's unique and dark comedic vision, others found the subject matter disturbing and the humor too bleak. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating its originality and willingness to tackle taboo subjects, while others were put off by its graphic content and uncomfortable themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and unconventional humor.
  • Criticized for its disturbing and often uncomfortable subject matter.
  • Seen as a bold but divisive directorial effort from Bobcat Goldthwait.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a dark and shocking comedy with some appreciating its daring approach, while others were uncomfortable with the explicit content and felt it went too far.

Fun Fact

The film's controversial premise led to considerable discussion and divided audiences and critics upon its release, with many debating its artistic merit and the effectiveness of its shock value.

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