Don't Sleep
Don't Sleep

Don't Sleep

2017Movie101 minEnglish

After moving into a cottage together, two young lovers confront horrors of a forgotten childhood.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Rick HerbigGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Eileen, is haunted by the unsettling dreams of her past after her grandmother passes away. As the line between dreams and reality blurs, Eileen discovers that a sinister entity from her nightmares might be more real than she imagined and is intent on claiming her soul. She must confront her deepest fears to survive and break free from the malevolent influence.

Critical Reception

Don't Sleep received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some acknowledged the potential for atmosphere, the execution was generally seen as lacking, failing to deliver a truly compelling horror experience. The film struggled to find a significant audience, remaining a lesser-known entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
  • Attempts at creating a terrifying atmosphere are often undermined by weak execution.
  • The acting is serviceable but cannot elevate the predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Don't Sleep' is scarce, but available reviews suggest disappointment with its unoriginality and lack of effective scares, failing to leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its low profile among horror enthusiasts.

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Gimly

Gimly

I feel like this is like the 47th horror movie I watched this year that featured spousal rape to convey that a character has been possessed. In reality it's probably only about 12, but still. What's that you ask? Is that the reason that _Do...