Lone survivor Cynthia Weston of the Unity Fields cult's mass suicide wakes from a thirteen-year coma in a psychiatric ward, where other patients suddenly start dying under mysterious and gruesome circumstances.
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- MaxRiderMarch 30, 2026The 1988 film features striking visual style and atmospheric tension, with effective dream sequences that create genuine unease. Strong performances anchor the psychological horror, though uneven pacing and some dated effects hold it back. A solid, atmospheric entry in late-80s horror.
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Bad Dreams was released on April 8, 1988.
Bad Dreams was directed by Andrew Fleming.
Bad Dreams has a runtime of 86m.
Bad Dreams was produced by Gale Anne Hurd.
Lone survivor Cynthia Weston of the Unity Fields cult's mass suicide wakes from a thirteen-year coma in a psychiatric ward, where other patients suddenly start dying under mysterious and gruesome circumstances.
The key characters in Bad Dreams are Cynthia (Jennifer Rubin), Dr. Alex Karmen (Bruce Abbott), Harris (Richard Lynch).
Bad Dreams is rated R.
Bad Dreams is a Horror, Thriller film.
Bad Dreams has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.
Bad Dreams had a budget of $4M.
Bad Dreams has made $9.8M at the box office.