Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams

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Bad Dreams

1980
Movie
Adult · 18+
84 min
French

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Andrew FlemingGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults who survived a cult's mass suicide are haunted by their past and begin to experience terrifying hallucinations. As the line between reality and nightmare blurs, they realize that something malevolent from their past has returned to torment them. They must confront their deepest fears to survive the onslaught of killer visions and uncover the truth behind their shared trauma.

Critical Reception

Bad Dreams received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery, many found the plot convoluted and the scares less effective than intended. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its darker themes and others finding it derivative of other horror films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its disturbing premise and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a weak and confusing narrative.

  • Some found the horror elements effective, while others felt they fell flat.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Andrew Fleming, also directed the cult classic 'The Craft' (1996).

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