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Dream Demon 1988

★ 5.640 votes86 min📅 1988-10-06

"Two women trapped in a savage nightmare..."

In Harley Cokeliss's unsettling psychological horror *Dream Demon (1988)*, Diana's idyllic London life shatters as she moves into a cavernous, half-empty mansion on the eve of her wedding to a decorated war hero.

Director: Harley Cokeliss

Cast

Jemma Redgrave
Jemma Redgrave
Diana
Kathleen Wilhoite
Kathleen Wilhoite
Jenny Hoffman
Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Peck
Jimmy Nail
Jimmy Nail
Paul
Mark Greenstreet
Oliver
Susan Fleetwood
Susan Fleetwood
Deborah
Annabelle Lanyon
Annabelle Lanyon
Little Jenny
Nickolas Grace
Nickolas Grace
Jenny's Father
Andrew Jones
Designer
Richard Warner
Richard Warner
Minister

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dream Demon (1988) about?

The film follows Diana, a woman haunted by terrifying nightmares after moving into a sprawling London mansion ahead of her wedding. As she spirals into paranoia, she encounters Jenny, an American tourist who may hold the key to understanding—or escaping—their shared torment.

Who directed Dream Demon?

Harley Cokeliss directed *Dream Demon*, bringing a gritty, atmospheric style to this 1988 psychological horror.

Who stars in Dream Demon?

The cast features Jemma Redgrave as Diana, with Kathleen Wilhoite as Jenny, alongside Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, and Susan Fleetwood in pivotal roles.

Is Dream Demon (1988) worth watching?

As an 86-minute psychological horror, *Dream Demon* delivers eerie tension and unsettling themes, though its niche appeal may not satisfy all horror fans. Its atmospheric dread and strong performances make it a hidden gem worth seeking out for fans of slow-burn chills.

How long is Dream Demon?

The film runs for 86 minutes.

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About Dream Demon (1988) — A Psychological Horror of Nightmares and Hidden Evils

In Harley Cokeliss's unsettling psychological horror *Dream Demon (1988)*, Diana's idyllic London life shatters as she moves into a cavernous, half-empty mansion on the eve of her wedding to a decorated war hero. Haunting nightmares plague her—vivid, violent visions that blur the line between sanity and something far more sinister lurking within the house's crumbling walls. When she crosses paths with Jenny, an enigmatic American tourist who seems disturbingly attuned to Diana's torments, the two women become entangled in a nightmarish web of paranoia and dread.

As sleazy journalists close in and the boundaries between reality and hallucination dissolve, *Dream Demon* transforms into a chilling exploration of fear, obsession, and the hidden horrors that fester beneath the surface of the everyday. With its oppressive atmosphere and eerie tension, this 1980s British horror lingers long after the credits roll, leaving viewers to question whether Diana's terrors are figments of her imagination—or something far more malevolent.