Dead Sleep
“Now she's his nurse. Soon she'll be his victim.”
Synopsis
A new nurse arrives at a private clinic and discovers that the renowned resident psychiatrist is treating short-term patients with a combination of coma-like sedation and electroconvulsive therapy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-10
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Maggie Healey
Tony Bonner
Dr. Jonthan Heckett
Andrew Booth
Hughbert Thomas Clayton
Christine Amor
Rosemary Kereby
Sueyan Cox
Kaye
Brian Moll
Dr. Shamberg
Vassy Cotsopoulos
Thena Fuery
Peta Downes
Jessica Sharp
Craig Cronin
Dr. Harry Lark
Suzie MacKenzie
Christina Ongley
Bill French
Slim DeGrey
Mr. McCarthy
Ray Swenson
Patient
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alec Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Rymer
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Dead Sleep
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Village Roadshow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alec Mills
Michael Rymer
Brian May
John Stokes
Department Leadership Roster
Alec Mills
Director
John Stokes
Director of Photography
Michael Rymer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Ozploitation
Australian exploitation cinema of the 1970s to 90s.
BD Release: 1986-1990
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1986-1990
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Sleep
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What is Dead Sleep about?
A new nurse arrives at a private clinic and discovers that the renowned resident psychiatrist is treating short-term patients with a combination of coma-like sedation and electroconvulsive therapy.
Who directed Dead Sleep?
Dead Sleep was directed by Alec Mills.
Who stars in Dead Sleep?
The principal cast of Dead Sleep includes Linda Blair, Tony Bonner, Andrew Booth, Christine Amor, Sueyan Cox.
When was Dead Sleep released and how long is it?
Dead Sleep was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Sleep was composed by Brian May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Sleep?
Dead Sleep holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).