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Bad Dreams (1988)

R · 1988-04-08 · 1h 26m · EN
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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.

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Andrew FlemingDirector
Budget
$4M
Box office
$9.8M

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Top billed cast

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Jennifer RubinJennifer RubinCynthiaBruce AbbottBruce AbbottDr. Alex KarmenRichard LynchRichard LynchHarrisDean CameronDean CameronRalphHarris YulinHarris YulinDr. BerrisfordE. G. DailyE. G. DailyLanaSy RichardsonSy RichardsonDetective WassermanSusan RuttanSusan RuttanMiriamSusan BarnesSusan BarnesConnieJohn Scott CloughJohn Scott CloughVictorDamita Jo FreemanDamita Jo FreemanGildaLouis GiambalvoLouis GiambalvoEd

Keywords

CultSuicideSlasherFireCult leaderBurned aliveMass suicide

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinityCult · Suicide · SlasherPacingShortDirector preference38168Actor preference44247 · 131614 · 36756Country preferenceUs

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What is Bad Dreams about?

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.

How long is Bad Dreams?

Bad Dreams has a runtime of 86 minutes.