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Sleepless Nights
Legendary underground director Todd Sheets (Bonehill Road, Goblin, Zombie Bloodbath) invites you into a gore-soaked netherworld of nocturnal suffering as he presents seven spine-ripping tales of madness, possession and despair from the independent horror world. So lie back, switch the lights off, and get ready for some very disturbing dreams.
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Plot Summary
An undercover cop living a double life is entangled in a deadly conspiracy when his son is kidnapped. He must navigate a corrupt system and lethal criminals within a single night to rescue his child. The operation goes awry, forcing him into a desperate race against time through the neon-drenched streets of Las Vegas.
Critical Reception
Sleepless received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised Jamie Foxx's performance and the film's gritty atmosphere, many found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the fast-paced thriller elements and others criticizing its lack of originality compared to similar crime dramas.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Jamie Foxx's committed performance in a lead role.
Criticized for a derivative plot and unmemorable action sequences.
The film's gritty aesthetic and tense atmosphere were noted by some viewers.
Google audience: Google users had a generally lukewarm response to Sleepless. While many appreciated the film's adrenaline-fueled pace and Jamie Foxx's effort, a significant portion found the storyline to be unoriginal and predictable, failing to offer anything new to the crime thriller genre.
Fun Fact
Sleepless is a remake of the 2011 French film Nuit Blanche (Sleepless Night).
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