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The Curse of Sleeping Beauty (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Curse of Sleeping Beauty is a 2016 mystery thriller directed by Pearry Reginald Teo. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $96,881 worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

IMDb rating
4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
worldwide gross
$96.9K
Metascore
27
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The Curse of Sleeping Beauty (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Curse of Sleeping Beauty About?

The premise of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Inheriting a mysterious family mansion, Thomas Kaiser finds himself the protector of a cursed estate steeped in ancient evil. He must unravel the secrets of the property and attempt to free Briar Rose, who has been held captive in a supernatural prison since the Crusades. As Thomas investigates, he faces escalating dangers and must confront the curse before it consumes him.

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty

Directed by Pearry Reginald Teo.

From the director

More from Pearry Reginald Teo

More films directed by Pearry Reginald Teo: Pale Horse, Shadow Master, Fast Vengeance and Ghosthunters.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Curse of Sleeping Beauty 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

Plot

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Plot Summary

What happens in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Thomas Kaiser, a talented painter, is haunted by intense night visions of an enchanting girl lost in a deep sleep. These dreams beckon him towards a mysterious structure, one that embeds itself in his mind with an unsettling intensity. As the dreams persist, they come with an unsettling frisson of dread, as if the line between reality and illusion is blurred by his desire to awaken her.

Things take a dramatic turn when Thomas receives an enigmatic call from a law firm announcing the death of his estranged uncle, Clive. This unexpected revelation leads him to a letter and a property called Kaiser Gardens. The words inscribed within seem to worm their way into his mind, warning of an ancient curse that looms ominously over him.

Full summary

The whole story of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty, scene by scene

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Box office

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Box Office

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty grossed $96,881 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$96.9K

International
$96.9K
Videos

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty.

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Ethan Peck, India Eisley Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Curse of Sleeping Beauty?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Thomas Kaiser drawn to in his dreams?

Cars

Cars in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty

4 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.

  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Minor role
  • 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Minor role
  • 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD W123 in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD W123 Background role

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FAQ

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Curse of Sleeping Beauty, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Curse of Sleeping Beauty?

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Curse of Sleeping Beauty released?

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty was released on May 13, 2016.

Who directed The Curse of Sleeping Beauty?

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty was directed by Pearry Reginald Teo.

More films by Pearry Reginald Teo

How much did The Curse of Sleeping Beauty make at the box office?

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty grossed $96,881 worldwide.

How is The Curse of Sleeping Beauty rated?

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does The Curse of Sleeping Beauty have a post-credit scene?

No. The Curse of Sleeping Beauty has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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