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Bad Dreams

1988-04-08 · 86 min · ★ 5.7

Horror · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Andrew Fleming
Production companies
No Frills Film, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,797,098

Top Cast

Jennifer RubinJennifer RubinCynthia
Bruce AbbottBruce AbbottDr. Alex Karmen
Richard LynchRichard LynchHarris
Dean CameronDean CameronRalph
Harris YulinHarris YulinDr. Berrisford
Susan BarnesSusan BarnesConnie
John Scott CloughJohn Scott CloughVictor
E. G. DailyE. G. DailyLana
Damita Jo FreemanDamita Jo FreemanGilda
Louis GiambalvoLouis GiambalvoEd
Susan RuttanSusan RuttanMiriam
Sy RichardsonSy RichardsonDetective Wasserman
Melissa FrancisYoung Cynthia
Sheila Scott-WilkensonHettie
Ben KronenBen KronenEdgar
Jon MenickNight Guard Anthony
Charles FleischerCharles FleischerRon the Pharmacist
Brian KatkinPhysical Therapist
Steven AndersonSteven AndersonReporter #1
EllarainoEllarainoReporter #2

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