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Don't Sleep is a 2017 American fantasy horror film written and directed by Rick Bieber. The film stars Dominic Sherwood, Charlbi Dean, Jill Hennessy, Drea de Matteo, Alex Rocco, and Cary Elwes. After moving into a cottage together, two young lovers confront the horrors of a forgotten childhood. The film has a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving poor reviews from critics.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Title | Don't Sleep |
| Year | 2017 |
| Genre | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller |
| Director | Rick Bieber |
| Starring | Dominic Sherwood, Charlbi Dean, Jill Hennessy, Drea de Matteo, Alex Rocco, Cary Elwes |
| Rotten Tomatoes Rating | 9% |
What You'll Learn
Plot
Don't Sleep is a 2017 American fantasy horror film written and directed by Rick Bieber. The film stars Dominic Sherwood as Zach Bradford, Charlbi Dean as Shawn Edmon, Jill Hennessy as Cindy Bradford, Drea de Matteo as Jo Marino, Cary Elwes as Dr. Richard Sommers, and Alex Rocco as Mr. Marino.
The film follows Zach Bradford and Shawn Edmon, two young lovers who move into a cottage together. Once there, they confront the horrors of a forgotten childhood. The film has a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving mostly negative reviews.
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Cast
The 2017 American fantasy horror film 'Don't Sleep' was written and directed by Rick Bieber. It stars:
- Dominic Sherwood as Zach Bradford
- Charlbi Dean as Shawn Edmon
- Jill Hennessy as Cindy Bradford
- Drea de Matteo as Jo Marino
- Cary Elwes as Dr. Richard Sommers
- Alex Rocco as Mr. Marino
'Don't Sleep' was Alex Rocco's final film before his death in 2015.
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Reception
The 2017 American fantasy horror film 'Don't Sleep' received mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film has a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on eleven reviews with an average rating of 4.39/10. Jeffrey M. Anderson of Common Sense Media awarded the film one star out of five. Simon Abrams of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars. One review on IMDb states, "Don't, Sleep "Don't" bother watching this. And yet, ironically (or is it just coincidentally?), this may represent a cure for insomnia."
The film's plot and performances received some praise. However, its runtime was criticised.
The 1982 film 'Don't Go to Sleep' received more positive reviews, with praise for its suspense and strong performances. Maitland McDonagh of TV Guide awarded the film three out of five stars, commending the film's acting, screenplay, and suspense, calling it "a tight, genuinely scary made-for-TV thriller". Todd Martin from HorrorNews.net offered similar praise for the performances, suspense, and script, as well as the film's ominous tone, and soundtrack. Brian Collins, in a retrospective on Birth.Movies.Death, lauded the film's scares, performances, and mounting tension, noting that they retained their effectiveness years after its first release. However, Collins did criticise the film's slow pacing.
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Production
'Don't Sleep' is an American fantasy horror film released in 2017. It was written and directed by Rick Bieber and stars Dominic Sherwood, Charlbi Dean, Jill Hennessy, Drea de Matteo, Alex Rocco, and Cary Elwes. The film was Alex Rocco's final performance before his death in 2015.
The plot of 'Don't Sleep' centres on two young lovers who, after moving into a cottage together, confront the horrors of a forgotten childhood.
'Don't Sleep' has a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on eleven reviews, with an average rating of 4.39/10. The film was poorly received by critics, with Jeffrey M. Anderson of Common Sense Media awarding one star out of five, and Simon Abrams of RogerEbert.com awarding two stars.
The film should not be confused with the 1982 made-for-television horror film 'Don't Go to Sleep', directed by Richard Lang, or the 2019 supernatural horror film 'Doctor Sleep', directed by Mike Flanagan.
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Similar films
Don't Sleep is an American fantasy horror film that was released in 2017. It stars Dominic Sherwood and Charlbi Dean as two young lovers who move into a cottage together, only to confront the horrors of a forgotten childhood. If you enjoyed Don't Sleep, here are some similar films:
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
This horror thriller classic centres around a group of teenagers who fall prey to the violent Freddy Krueger as soon as they fall asleep. The film explores the terror of sleep as a sacred and safe space, now invaded by a menacing force.
Sleeping Beauty (2011)
Julia Leigh's film delves into the sordid underworld of female prostitutes who are drugged and sleep through their encounters. It explores the loss of power and control that comes with being rendered unconscious, a terrifying aspect of sleep.
The Science of Sleep (2006)
Starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, this film follows a man struggling to differentiate between reality and dreams as he falls in love with his neighbour. It is known for its vivid fantasy handling and stunning visuals.
Inception (2010)
In this film, Leonardo DiCaprio leads a team of thieves who infiltrate the mind, exploring the levels of consciousness and the idea of controlling dreams and the minds of others.
Insomnia (2002)
Although not a horror film, this movie is worth mentioning for its exploration of insomnia. Starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank, it follows a detective investigating a murder in a city where the sun doesn't set, affecting his ability to sleep.
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Frequently asked questions
Don't Sleep is a 2017 American fantasy horror film written and directed by Rick Bieber.
Don't Sleep stars Dominic Sherwood, Charlbi Dean, Jill Hennessy, Drea de Matteo, Alex Rocco and Cary Elwes.
In Don't Sleep, two young lovers move into a cottage together and confront the horrors of a forgotten childhood.
Don't Sleep received a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and negative reviews from critics.
