Sleepstalker
“Evil never dies, it only waits to be reborn”
Synopsis
Seventeen years after slaughtering all but one member of a family, a vicious serial killer known only as "The Sandman" awaits execution. But first, his jailers allow a minister to visit the killer to give him last rites, unaware that the minister is a voodoo priest and an ally of the condemned prisoner. The priest places a hex on the Sandman so that when he is executed, his soul migrates into a new body made of sand. To sever his ties with his former life and achieve absolute power, the sandman must find and kill a man named Griffin, the sole survivor of the last family murdered by the killer
Top Cast
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Michael Harris
The Sandman
Jay Underwood
Griffin Davis
Kathryn Morris
Megan
Michael D. Roberts
The Preacher
Marc McClure
Dad
Caryn Richman
Mom
William Lucking
Detective Bronson Worth
Angel Ashley
Cheryl
Barry Lynch
Pierson
Ken Foree
Detective Rolands
Giuseppe Andrews
Young Sandman
Kathleen McMartin
Dana
Peter Vasquez
Dog Sanchez
Lillian Hurst
Old woman
Lenore van Camp
Julia
A.J. Glassman
Kenny
Gabriel Carrier
Witness
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Turi Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Septién, Turi Meyer
- Original Title
- Sleepstalker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Prism Entertainment Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Turi Meyer
Alfredo Septién, Turi Meyer
Frederick Wardell
Harmon Kaslow, Shelly Strong, Alfredo Septién, Brian Patrick O'Toole, Luigi Cingolani
Department Leadership Roster
Harmon Kaslow
Producer
Shelly Strong
Producer
Alfredo Septién
Producer
Brian Patrick O'Toole
Producer
Alfredo Septién
Writer
Turi Meyer
Writer
Luigi Cingolani
Producer
Turi Meyer
Director
Frederick Wardell
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleepstalker
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What is Sleepstalker about?
Seventeen years after slaughtering all but one member of a family, a vicious serial killer known only as "The Sandman" awaits execution. But first, his jailers allow a minister to visit the killer to give him last rites, unaware that the minister is a voodoo priest and an ally of the condemned prisoner. The priest places a hex on the Sandman so that when he is executed, his soul migrates into a new body made of sand. To sever his ties with his former life and achieve absolute power, the sandman must find and kill a man named Griffin, the sole survivor of the last family murdered by the killer
Who directed Sleepstalker?
Sleepstalker was directed by Turi Meyer.
Who stars in Sleepstalker?
The principal cast of Sleepstalker includes Michael Harris, Jay Underwood, Kathryn Morris, Michael D. Roberts, Marc McClure.
When was Sleepstalker released and how long is it?
Sleepstalker was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleepstalker?
Sleepstalker holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).