Dead Sleep (1992): Cast
Dead Sleep is a 1992 drama thriller directed by Alec Mills, starring Linda Blair as Maggie Healey, Tony Bonner and Slim DeGrey. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Alec Mills
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead Sleep About?
The premise of Dead Sleep without spoilers.
She becomes his nurse, only to discover a horrifying secret: the celebrated doctor administers a drug called “Dead Sleep” that leaves his patients permanently maimed. As she uncovers the truth, she realizes she may become his next victim. Her growing suspicion forces her into a deadly cat‑and‑mouse game with the physician.
Dead Sleep Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- nurse
- electric shock
- electroshock therapy
- ozploitation
- death
- breasts
- australia
- suicide
- psychiatry
- patient
- nudity
- mother son relationship
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- medical profession
- medical malpractice
- male female relationship
- inspired by a true story
- hospital
- father son relationship
- fanatic
- experiment
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- drug use
- drug abuse
- doctor
- deep sleep
- brisbane australia
- alcoholism
- actress
- female nudity
- shock therapy
- psychiatric hospital
- independent film
Dead Sleep Cast & Characters
Linda Blair leads the cast as Maggie Healey, with Tony Bonner as Dr. Jonthan Heckett and Slim DeGrey as Mr. McCarthy. Directed by Alec Mills; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alec Mills
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Linda Blair as Maggie Healey - Tony Bonner as Dr. Jonthan Heckett
- Slim DeGrey as Mr. McCarthy
- Christine Amor as Rosemary Kereby
Also Starring in Dead Sleep
· 10 more- Andrew Booth Hughbert Thomas Clayton
- Craig Cronin Dr. Harry Lark
- Brian Moll Dr. Shamberg
- Sueyan Cox Kaye
- Suzie MacKenzie
- Vassy Cotsopoulos Thena Fuery
- Peta Downes Jessica Sharp
- Ray Swenson Patient
- Bill French
- Christina Ongley
More from Alec Mills
One more film directed by Alec Mills: Bloodmoon.
Dead Sleep Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Aguja mortal” and “睡煞惊魂”.
- Also known as
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- Aguja mortal
- 睡煞惊魂
- Sonno senza fine
- 睡煞驚魂
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Dead Sleep FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dead Sleep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Sleep?
Dead Sleep runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Dead Sleep released?
Dead Sleep was released on January 29, 1992.
Who directed Dead Sleep?
Dead Sleep was directed by Alec Mills.
More films by Alec Mills Who is in the cast of Dead Sleep?
Dead Sleep stars Linda Blair as Maggie Healey, Tony Bonner as Dr. Jonthan Heckett and Slim DeGrey as Mr. McCarthy, among 14 credited actors.
Does Dead Sleep have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead Sleep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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