The Sleepwalker Strangler
The Sleepwalker Strangler

The Sleepwalker Strangler

2009Movie68 minEnglish

Young women are being viciously strangled and the police are baffled. In the midst of all this, the policeman in charge of the investigation, Robert Chase (Dean Paul), finds himself sleepwalking and in places has no memory of going to. Is there a connection between his sleepwalking and the deaths of the innocent women? Will police psychologist, Dr. Selma Jones (Deana Demko) be able to help?

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Paul SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychologist struggles to help a patient who claims to be a serial killer, but only when sleepwalking. As the investigation deepens, the line between delusion and reality blurs, leading to a terrifying confrontation with the potential killer within.

Critical Reception

The Sleepwalker Strangler received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on horror tropes. While some praised Michael Ironside's performance, the film was generally seen as an uninspired entry in the psychological thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and familiar plot devices.
  • Michael Ironside delivers a commendable performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
  • A derivative thriller that fails to offer anything new to the genre.

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The film's low budget and limited distribution contributed to its minimal critical attention and lack of award recognition.

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