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Don't Go to Sleep

Don't Go to Sleep

Mary thinks there is something alive under her bed. Mary is right.

19826.51h 33m

Overview

One year after a young girl dies in a car accident, her sister begins seeing visions of her, while the family home is plagued by strange happenings.

Directed by Richard Lang
Written by Ned Wynn
Produced by Richard Lang
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Top Cast

Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

Phillip

Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper

Laura

Robin Ignico

Robin Ignico

Mary

K

Kristin Cumming

Jennifer

Oliver Robins

Oliver Robins

Kevin

Claudette Nevins

Claudette Nevins

Dr. Robin Samuel

Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon

Bernice

Robert Webber

Robert Webber

Dr. Cole

Marilyn Coleman

Marilyn Coleman

Sarah

Tim Haldeman

Tim Haldeman

Intern

Themes & Keywords

father murderhauntingpossessiondysfunctional familyrevengemurdertragic eventcar explosionalcoholic fatherghostgrandmotherfratricidepatricidedeath of a childbrother murder

About Don't Go to Sleep

Don't Go to Sleep is a horror, tv movie film released in 1982 exploring themes of father murder, haunting, possession, dysfunctional family, revenge, murder. Directed by Richard Lang, it stars Dennis Weaver, Valerie Harper, Robin Ignico. One year after a young girl dies in a car accident, her sister begins seeing visions of her, while the family home is plagued by strange happenings.

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