Where Sleeping Dogs Lie
Where Sleeping Dogs Lie

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Where Sleeping Dogs Lie

1991
Movie
95 min
English

A murder mystery writer misreads the nervous man he bullies in a spooky Hollywood mansion.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Dusty CohlGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A troubled young woman, desperate for money, takes on a job as a live-in caretaker for an eccentric, wealthy shut-in. However, she soon discovers that the house holds dark secrets and a sinister past, leading her into a nightmarish struggle for survival.

Critical Reception

Where Sleeping Dogs Lie received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though some acknowledged its attempts at suspense within the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted and often implausible storyline.

  • Performances are generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • Despite its genre aspirations, the suspense rarely builds effectively.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Where Sleeping Dogs Lie' is largely negative, with viewers citing a lack of originality and poor execution as primary drawbacks. The film is often seen as a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for starring Traci Lords in one of her early mainstream acting roles after her controversial career start in adult films.

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