Doctor Sleep

"The deeper the sleep. The darker the fear."

Aug 16 2002 R 1h 48m
Crime, Horror, Mystery

While treating a policewoman for smoking, hypnotherapist Michael Strother has a telepathic vision of a young girl floating beneath the surface of a stream. The escaped victim of a ritualistic serial killer, the girl has become mute, and Michael is called upon by Scotland Yard to unlock the secrets she holds in order to catch a man who believes he has discovered the key to immortality.

Plot

While treating a policewoman for smoking, hypnotherapist Michael Strother has a telepathic vision of a young girl floating beneath the surface of a stream. The escaped victim of a ritualistic serial killer, the girl has become mute, and Michael is called upon by Scotland Yard to unlock the secrets she holds in order to catch a man who believes he has discovered the key to immortality.

Written by

Madison Smartt Bell, Nick Willing, William Brookfield

Directed by

Nick Willing

Production Countries

United Kingdom, France

Production Companies

BBC Films, British Screen, The Film Consortium, Kismet Film Company, Film Council

Languages

English, Français

Awards

5 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,317
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA