Bad Dreams
“When Cynthia wakes up, she'll wish she were dead...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bad Dreams (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-18
Top Cast
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Jennifer Rubin
Cynthia
Bruce Abbott
Dr. Alex Karmen
Richard Lynch
Harris
Dean Cameron
Ralph
Harris Yulin
Dr. Berrisford
Susan Barnes
Connie
John Scott Clough
Victor
E. G. Daily
Lana
Damita Jo Freeman
Gilda
Louis Giambalvo
Ed
Susan Ruttan
Miriam
Sy Richardson
Detective Wasserman
Melissa Francis
Young Cynthia
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson
Hettie
Ben Kronen
Edgar
Jon Menick
Night Guard Anthony
Charles Fleischer
Ron the Pharmacist
Brian Katkin
Physical Therapist
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.45x
+$5.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Fleming, Steven E. de Souza
- Original Score
- Jay Ferguson
- Original Title
- Bad Dreams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.8M
- Production Studios
- No Frills Film, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Fleming
Andrew Fleming, Steven E. de Souza, Yuri Zeltser, P.J. Pettiette, Michael Dick
Jay Ferguson
Alexander Gruszynski
Jeff Freeman
Gale Anne Hurd
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Cecere
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Fleming
Director
Andrew Fleming
Screenplay
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Ivo Cristante
Production Design
Steven E. de Souza
Screenplay
Jay Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Jeff Freeman
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Ronald Leamon
Costume Design
Deborah Everton
Costume Design
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Dreams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Dreams about?
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.
Who directed Bad Dreams?
Bad Dreams was directed by Andrew Fleming.
Who stars in Bad Dreams?
The principal cast of Bad Dreams includes Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott, Richard Lynch, Dean Cameron, Harris Yulin.
When was Bad Dreams released and how long is it?
Bad Dreams was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bad Dreams?
Bad Dreams had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $9.8M at the worldwide box office (2.45 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Bad Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Dreams was composed by Jay Ferguson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Dreams?
Bad Dreams holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).