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Bad Dreams

1988Movie1 h 26 minR

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

A tense, scary horror movie about the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

When Cynthia wakes up, she'll wish she were dead...

Unity Field, a "free love" cult from the '70s, is mostly remembered for its notorious mass suicide led by Harris, its charismatic leader. While all members are supposed to burn in a fire together, young Cynthia is spared by chance. Years later, the nightmare of Unity Field remains buried in her mind. But when those around Cynthia start killing themselves, and she begins having visions of Harris, she may be forced to confront the past -- before it confronts her.

Feels like

  • 80s Horror
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Cult Nightmare
  • Mass Suicide Aftermath
  • Supernatural Suspense
  • Disturbing Visions
  • Trauma Exploration
  • Dream Logic

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Fleming
Produced by
Gale Anne Hurd
Music by
Jay Ferguson

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Facts

April 8, 1988 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
April 8, 1988
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Bad Dreams worth watching?"

Questions about Bad Dreams

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bad Dreams worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will Bad Dreams scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Bad Dreams?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.