Doctor Sleep (2002 film)
| Doctor Sleep | |
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| Directed by | Nick Willing |
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| Screenplay by |
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| Based on |
Doctor Sleep by Madison Smartt Bell |
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| Music by | Simon Boswell |
| Cinematography | Peter Sova |
| Edited by | Niven Howie |
Production company |
BBC Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Doctor Sleep, also known as Close Your Eyes (USA), and Hypnotic (International: English title), is a 2002 Thriller film directed by Nick Willing based on the book of the same name written by Madison Smartt Bell.[1]
The film stars Goran Visnjic as Dr. Michael Strother, Shirley Henderson as Detective Janet Losey and Paddy Considine as Elliot Spruggs. It was nominated at the 2003 Cinénygma - Luxembourg International Film Festival, Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Awards and won in three categories at the Paris Film Festival and Sweden Fantastic Film Festival.
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.
Critical reception
The film currently has a 46% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews.
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