Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

2011Movie57 minFrench

Corsica, summer 2009. Pascal, a young medic indulges in his boredom and melancholy between the hospital corridors and streets of the city. Mustapha an illegal worker at a hotel in the center of the island is forced to go underground. Between the two, a choir of young people changes the world.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Farhad MannGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, stalked by a mysterious, shadowy figure, seeks refuge in a remote, abandoned town. She soon discovers the town harbors a dark secret and that the figure pursuing her is not human, but a supernatural entity that preys on its inhabitants. As the entity's grip tightens, she must uncover the town's history to find a way to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Sleepwalkers received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be predictable and lacking in originality. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many viewers citing a weak plot and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks. The film failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other, more successful horror films.
  • Characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult for audiences to connect with their plight.
  • The pacing is uneven, with slow stretches punctuated by uninspired scares.

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Fun Fact

Despite its supernatural premise, "Sleepwalkers" was marketed as a psychological thriller, attempting to distance itself from more overtly fantastical horror films of the era.

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