Bad Dreams(1988)
When Cynthia wakes up, she'll wish she were dead...
Bad Dreams Synopsis
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.
Bad Dreams (1988) is a horror and thriller film directed by Andrew Fleming, released on April 8, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott, Richard Lynch and Dean Cameron. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Fleming
- Writers:
- Yuri Zeltser, P.J. Pettiette, Andrew Fleming
- Producers:
- Gale Anne Hurd
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Gruszynski
- Composer:
- Jay Ferguson
- Production:
- No Frills Film, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,797,098
- Status:
- Released
Bad Dreams (1988) Trailer
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Bad Dreams Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Rubin
as Cynthia
Bruce Abbott
as Dr. Alex Karmen
Richard Lynch
as Harris
Dean Cameron
as Ralph
Harris Yulin
as Dr. Berrisford
Susan Barnes
as Connie
John Scott Clough
as Victor
E. G. Daily
as Lana
Damita Jo Freeman
as Gilda
Louis Giambalvo
as Ed
Susan Ruttan
as Miriam
Sy Richardson
as Detective Wasserman
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Fleming, written by Yuri Zeltser, P.J. Pettiette and Andrew Fleming, produced by Gale Anne Hurd.
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Bad Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 113 ratings.
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Bad Dreams – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bad Dreams?
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The main cast of Bad Dreams (1988) includes Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott, Richard Lynch, Dean Cameron and Harris Yulin. The film was directed by Andrew Fleming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad Dreams released?
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Bad Dreams was released on April 8, 1988 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Bad Dreams worth watching?
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Bad Dreams (1988) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bad Dreams?
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