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Sleeping Dogs Lie

  • 20052005
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
199
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Sleeping Dogs Lie (2005)
Ceasless nightmares compel Jeff Hannon to drive to a middle-of-nowhere town to help solve a 25year old murder. Hannon\'s fate becomes entwined with the towns long forgotton history
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Jeff Hannon (Wilk) from the forever away world of Cincinnati, Ohio has stumbled upon what he believes to be a 25 year old murder in a small Texas town. His ceaseless nightmares compel him to... Read allJeff Hannon (Wilk) from the forever away world of Cincinnati, Ohio has stumbled upon what he believes to be a 25 year old murder in a small Texas town. His ceaseless nightmares compel him to drive to the middle of nowhere town of Bueford, Texas to enlist the local authorities (As... Read allJeff Hannon (Wilk) from the forever away world of Cincinnati, Ohio has stumbled upon what he believes to be a 25 year old murder in a small Texas town. His ceaseless nightmares compel him to drive to the middle of nowhere town of Bueford, Texas to enlist the local authorities (Asner, Keenan) to help solve the murder mystery and forever put an end to the voices that ha... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
199
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  • Director
    • Stuart Lessner
  • Writer
    • Chumahan Bowen
  • Stars
    • Brad Wilk
    • Edward Asner
    • Maynard James Keenan
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  • Director
    • Stuart Lessner
  • Writer
    • Chumahan Bowen
  • Stars
    • Brad Wilk
    • Edward Asner
    • Maynard James Keenan
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    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Brad Wilk
    Brad Wilk
    • Jeff Hannonas Jeff Hannon
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Sheriff Delaneyas Sheriff Delaney
    Maynard James Keenan
    Maynard James Keenan
    • Deputy Lanceas Deputy Lance
    Peter Looney
    Peter Looney
    • 'Ole Timeras 'Ole Timer
    Chelsea Field
    Chelsea Field
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Ione Inoke
    • Tow Truck Driveras Tow Truck Driver
    Annie B. Compton
    Annie B. Compton
    • Priscillaas Priscilla
    • (voice)
    • (as Annie Burgstede)
    Steven Brooks
    • Baretas Baret
    • (voice)
    Kim Harris
    Kim Harris
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    • (voice)
    Liesel Hlista
    Liesel Hlista
    • Visionary Girlas Visionary Girl
    • Director
      • Stuart Lessner
    • Writer
      • Chumahan Bowen
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    • Trivia
      Maynard James Keenan is also a musician, he sings in multiple bands including Tool and A Perfect Circle.
    • Soundtracks
      The Drifter
      Written by Michael Kirkland

      Performed by the New Evils

      Courtesy of Soundco Records

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    8/10
    Pleasantly Surprised
    I'll admit, the only reason I had any interest in this film to begin with was because of Maynard James Keenan. Being an enormous Tool fan, I try to seek out anything and everything the man is involved in. So in one of my routine quests for MJK knowledge, I stumbled upon the site for Sleeping Dogs Lie. I watched the trailer, was immensely impressed, and I ordered the DVD.

    I really didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. It had a quirky charm uncommon to many short films. The characters were actually interesting, and the plot was relatively original. And the direction was phenomenal. Each shot appeared expertly planned, yet effortlessly executed. First time director Stuart Lessner did a superb job of giving the film it's own voice and style.

    All the performances were solid. Asner is the perfect good IL' boy small town sheriff, and Wilk did a good job in his role, especially considering it was his first gig. But of course Keenan stole the show. And I'm not just saying that because I'm biased. The few minutes he was on screen really were the best of the entire movie. I wish I could see him play this character in a feature length film someday, because it would be spectacular.

    I won't spoil anything for those who haven't seen it (which is probably most of you reading this). But I'll just say that the plot goes in directions you won't expect, with an outcome you won't predict. It kept me glued to the screen for the entirety of its short running time. For around $20 shipped, this should be a no brainer purchase for anyone who is at all interested.
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    • Mar 28, 2005

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Palmdale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Redrock Entertainment Development
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      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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