Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

1998TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

A high-tech team of dream researchers uses experimental computer technology to enter peoples' dreams and nightmares and help them deal with their subconscious issues there.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Google Users54%
Director: Mick GarrisGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mother and son, who are shape-shifting vampires, move to a new town to feed on its inhabitants. They must consume the life force of others to survive, but their true nature and horrific appetites soon begin to reveal themselves. As the townspeople grow suspicious and a young girl becomes their target, a desperate struggle for survival unfolds.

Critical Reception

Sleepwalkers received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, over-the-top performances, and lack of genuine scares. While it has gained a cult following among some horror enthusiasts, it is widely considered one of Stephen King's lesser film adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks suspense and originality, relying on cheap scares and excessive gore.
  • Performances are often hammy, detracting from any potential horror elements.
  • The film fails to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable characters.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed with 'Sleepwalkers,' with many finding the plot nonsensical and the horror elements unconvincing. Some viewers appreciated the creature effects and the film's unique premise, but the majority felt it was a disappointing entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was based on an original screenplay by Stephen King, making it one of the few Stephen King movies not adapted from one of his novels or short stories.

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