Slumber
Slumber

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Slumber

2015
Movie
11 min
English

"There will be plenty of time to sleep once you are dead" - Benjamin Franklin. True, but what if it's the sleep that kills you? Barricaded into a military bunker two scientists find themselves living their own nightmare, an outbreak of a virus that turns everyone into remorseless, uncontrollable killers as soon as they fall asleep. Richter and Peterson, men of science, but riddled with guilt at what they have created, know the end is near, the question is who will nod off first?

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: Jonathan HopkinsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychiatrist, Dr. Alice Conroy, tries to help a young man who is terrorized by a parasitic entity that feeds on people while they sleep. As Alice delves deeper into the man's condition, she discovers a terrifying connection between the entity and her own past. She must confront her own demons and the entity's horrifying power to save the man and prevent further victims. The film explores the dark side of sleep and the thin veil between reality and nightmare.

Critical Reception

Slumber received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film derivative of other horror tropes and lacking originality. While some performances were noted, the plot and execution were frequently criticized for being predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar horror clichés without offering fresh perspectives.

  • The pacing and narrative are often criticized for being slow and unengaging.

  • Despite a promising premise, the film fails to deliver a truly frightening or memorable experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Slumber are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's execution. Common sentiments suggest it was an unoriginal horror flick that didn't live up to its potential and was easily forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Taking'. It underwent a title change before its release.

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