The Sleep Curse (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2017, The Sleep Curse is a thriller and horror film directed by Herman Yau, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1990, Lam Sik-Ka was a young translator who collaborated with the enemy during Japan’s wartime occupation. He is tormented by guilt after turning his back on a comfort woman who was mercilessly murdered. Forty-five years later, his sin comes back to haunt his son, a professor specializing in sleeping disorders who begins a terrible experiment to exorcise his father’s ghost.
Who’s in it. The Sleep Curse stars Anthony Wong as Lam Sik-Ka/Lam Sing, Lam Ka-tung as Chow Fook, Jojo Goh as Monique and Michelle Wai as Man Ching / Man Woon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Sleep Curse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleep Curse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleep Curse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleep Curse (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sleep Curse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sleep Curse worth watching?
- The Sleep Curse holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sleep Curse?
- The Sleep Curse stars Anthony Wong, Lam Ka-tung, Jojo Goh, Michelle Wai and Pancy Chan.
- When was The Sleep Curse released?
- The Sleep Curse was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.