After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results ...
Director:
Writer:
Stars:
Award:
- 1 win.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Cast verified as complete
| Kristy McNichol | ... |
Kathy Gardner
|
|
| Ben Masters | ... |
Michael Hansen
|
|
| Paul Shenar | ... |
Ben Gardner
|
|
| Justin Deas | ... |
Kevin McCann
|
|
| John McMartin | ... |
Martin
|
|
| Gayle Hunnicutt | ... |
Claire
|
|
| Joseph Culp | ... |
Danny
|
|
| Matthew Penn | ... |
Billy
|
|
 |
Paul West | ... |
Shep
|
|
|
Matthew Long | ... |
Vaughn Capisi
|
| Jon Polito | ... |
Dr. James
|
|
|
|
Ellen Parker | ... |
Nurse Jennifer
|
|
|
Lynn Webster | ... |
Policewoman
|
| Brenda Cowling | ... |
Hotel Manager
|
|
|
|
Charles West | ... |
Man at Hilton Hotel
|
| Dennis Creaghan | ... |
Policeman
|
|
| Dolores Sutton | ... |
Additional Voice (voice)
|
|
| Denise Stephenson | ... |
Additional Voice (voice)
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
|
|
Lesa Lockford | ... |
Vaughn Capisi's Assistant (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| Alan J. Pakula | ||
Written by
| Jon Boorstin | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jon Boorstin | ... | producer |
| William C. Gerrity | ... | executive producer |
| Alan J. Pakula | ... | producer |
| Susan Solt | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Michael Small | ||
Cinematography by
| Sven Nykvist | ||
Editing by
| Angelo Corrao | ... | co-editor |
| Trudy Ship | ||
Editorial Department
| Rick Derby | ... | apprentice editor |
| Dennis McNeill | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Alixe Gordin | ||
Production Design by
| George Jenkins | ||
Art Direction by
| John Jay Moore | ||
Costume Design by
| Marit Allen | ||
Makeup Department
| Irving Buchman | ... | makeup artist: NY |
| Vivien Placks | ... | makeup artist: UK |
Production Management
| William C. Gerrity | ... | production manager |
| Ted Lloyd | ... | production supervisor: UK |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alex Hapsas | ... | first assistant director: New York |
| Joseph Ray | ... | second assistant director: New York |
| Ken Shane | ... | third assistant director |
| Michael Stevenson | ... | second assistant director |
| David Tringham | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Fred Carter | ... | art director: UK |
| Rex Hobbs | ... | property master: UK |
| Terry Parr | ... | set decorator: UK |
| Graeme Purdy | ... | standby propman |
| Jimmy Raitt | ... | property master: New York |
| Justin Scoppa Jr. | ... | set decorator: New York |
| Bob Sherwood | ... | stand-by propman |
Sound Department
| Derek Ball | ... | sound recordist: UK |
| Stan Bochner | ... | sound editor |
| Anthony J. Ciccolini III | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Norman A. Cole | ... | sound editor: UK (as Norman Cole) |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist |
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Thomas A. Gulino | ... | sound editor (as Tomas Gulino) |
| Christopher Newman | ... | production sound mixer (as Chris Newman) |
| Denine Rowan | ... | sound editor (as Dennie Rowan) |
| Jess Soraci | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| Helen Caldwell | ... | stunts |
| Richard Graydon | ... | stunt coordinator: UK |
| Mike Potter | ... | stunts |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Stacey | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Garfath | ... | camera operator |
| Paul Kenward | ... | clapper loader |
| Dan Lerner | ... | camera operator: New York |
| John May | ... | gaffer |
| Tom Prate | ... | key grip: New York |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gloria Barnes | ... | costumer: UK |
| Catherine Halloran | ... | wardrobe supervisor: UK |
Music Department
| Christopher Dedrick | ... | orchestrator |
| Thomas S. Drescher | ... | music editor |
| Michael Farrow | ... | music engineer (as Mike Farrow) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| John Moses | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Carlton | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer |
| Monica Rogers | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark R. Rosekind | ... | scientific consultant |
| Juliette Steyning-Brown | ... | production coordinator |
| Renata Stoia | ... | script supervisor: New York |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1986) (United States) (theatrical) (also video)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (West Germany) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1987) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- Film Office (1987) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Herald Pony (1988) (Japan) (VHS)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vidéo (1993) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Networks (2009) (India) (tv) (Chennai)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Computer Opticals (opticals)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected results ...
Written by Homme A. Piest |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Now I lay me down to sleep. If I should kill before I wake... See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $202,733, 23 Feb 1986 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Denise Stephenson's debut. See more » |