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Garden of the Sleepwalkers
A group of repressed guests at an old mountainside hotel fall under a nightly spell where they can live out their most secret desires in the surrounding woodland.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by a traumatic past, returns to her estranged father's secluded home. As she navigates the decaying estate and her complicated family history, she begins to uncover dark secrets that blur the line between reality and delusion. The atmosphere grows increasingly tense as she grapples with her own sanity and the unsettling events unfolding around her.
Critical Reception
Garden of the Sleepwalkers received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its atmospheric tension and a strong central performance. Some critics found the narrative occasionally convoluted, but many appreciated its psychological depth and unsettling mood.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological horror elements.
A strong lead performance anchors the film's exploration of trauma and memory.
Some viewers found the pacing and narrative structure to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the director's hometown of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, adding a personal touch to the rural setting.
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