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In Dreams (1999)

In Dreams poster
Directed by
Neil Jordan
Genre
horror film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 36m
Rated
R
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 200 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A woman begins having disturbing dreams that mirror real events, leading her to believe she is psychically connected to a serial killer. She struggles to convince those around her as the visions intensify, putting her own family in danger.

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What happens

In Dreams is a 1999 American psychological thriller film directed by Neil Jordan. It is an adaptation of the novel Doll's Eyes (1993) by Bari Wood. The film stars Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr., Aidan Quinn, and Stephen Rea. Its screenplay was co-written by Jordan and screenwriter Bruce Robinson. Filming took place at various locations throughout New England as well as on the Baja California Peninsula. In Dreams was released in the United States on January 15, 1999, by DreamWorks Pictures. On a reported budget of $30 million, the film grossed $17 million at the box office, making it a box-office bomb. It received varied reviews from critics, with several praising its visuals and Bening's performance, while others criticized its lack of narrative coherence. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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