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Bad Dreams (1988)

R 80 min  -  Horror | Thriller  -   8 April 1988 (USA)
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In the mid-'70s, a cult group called Unity Field commits mass suicide, but a young girl survives... See full summary »

Director:

Andrew Fleming

Writers:

Andrew Fleming (story), Michael Dick (story), and 4 more credits »

Stars:

Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott and Richard Lynch
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jennifer Rubin ...
Bruce Abbott Bruce Abbott ...
Richard Lynch Richard Lynch ...
Dean Cameron ...
Harris Yulin ...
Dr. Berrisford
Susan Barnes Susan Barnes ...
Connie
John Scott Clough John Scott Clough ...
Victor
Elizabeth Daily ...
Lana (as E.G. Daily)
Damita Jo Freeman Damita Jo Freeman ...
Gilda
Louis Giambalvo Louis Giambalvo ...
Ed
Susan Ruttan ...
Miriam
Sy Richardson ...
Detective Wasserman
Melissa Francis Melissa Francis ...
Young Cynthia (as Missy Francis)
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson Sheila Scott-Wilkenson ...
Hettie
Ben Kronen Ben Kronen ...
Edgar
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Storyline

In the mid-'70s, a cult group called Unity Field commits mass suicide, but a young girl survives. After being in a coma for thirteen years she wakes up in a psyche ward, not remembering the incident. The psychiatrist tries to help her remember, but she begins seeing the leader of the cult talking to her from the grave, and the other members of her therapy group begin to commit suicide around her. Or is it suicide? Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Suicide | Mass Suicide | Cult | Coma | Fire  | See more »

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It's A Scream! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La pesadilla mortal See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,008,870 (USA) (10 April 1988) (1180 Screens)

Gross:

$9,797,098 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

No Frills Film Production See more »
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Runtime:

Australia:  | (FMC Library Print)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Harris: [while giving a TV interview] I could kill you right now, couldn't I?
Reporter #1: You could.
Harris: [laughs] But I won't.
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Referenced in "The Cinema Snob: A Clockwork Orgy (#3.21)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Time Has Come Today"
Performed by The Chambers Brothers See more »