Don’t Go To Sleep Movie 1982, trailer & summary

“Don’t Go to Sleep Movie” is a gripping and haunting TV movie that delves into the chilling consequences of a family’s tragic loss.  “Don’t Go to Sleep Movie” weaves a tale of grief, guilt, and vengeance that unfolds in a series of eerie and unsettling events.

With standout performances and a suspenseful narrative, this movie captivates audiences with its eerie atmosphere and spine-tingling twists, making it a standout in the realm of made-for-TV horror films.

Don’t Go To Sleep Movie Details

• Language: English
• Release Date: December 10, 1982 (United States)
• Genre: Drama. Horror, Mystery
• Runtime: 1hr33min
• Filming Location: Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
• Country Of origin: United States
• Also Known as Ne idi na scavenge
• Production Company: Aaron Spelling Productions

Don’t Go To Sleep Movie Summary

A young girl (Mary) and her family move into a new home along with her Grandmother. The Family has recently been recovering from the loss of their daughter, (Jennifer). The family members are; The mother- Laura, The father, Kevin; and their Grandmother.

Don’t Go To Sleep Movie Director, Procedure

Director: Richard Lang

Richard Lang was born on 27 July 27, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a director and assistant director, known for Tales of the Unexpected (1977), Harry O (1973), and Julia (1968). He was married to Carole Keppler. He died on 23 April 1997 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Writer: Ned Wynn

In his celebrated autobiography, “We Will Always Live In Beverly Hills”, Ned uniquely chronicles what it was like growing up in the glory days of Hollywood. It details, humorously and candidly, the enormous amount of celebrity contact he’s had, and the sometimes sad but more often funny experiences he’s had being among the elite of Hollywood.

Being the son and grandson of two accomplished actors as well as the stepson of actor Van Johnson has led him through some very interesting lessons in life including being a background actor on several “Beach Blanket Bingo” films of the sixties and many other films and TV shows (his performance in the remake of “Stagecoach” clearly shows why he became a screenwriter and author) and his featured role in the movie, California Dreaming (1979), which he also wrote, was further proof, according to Ned, that he should stick to writing.

He is the older of two sons of Keenan Wynn and Eve Lynn Kimmel, the other son being Tracy Keenan Wynn. He has become an accomplished screenwriter and, in 1990, wrote his extraordinary autobiography which describes his jaunty, sad, hilarious, and heartwarming path to his eventual career as an author.

Don’t Go To Sleep Movie Cast

Valerie Harper as Laura

• Born: August 22, 1939, Suffern, NY
• Died: August 30, 2019 (age 80 years), Los Angeles, CA
• Spouse: Tony Cacciotti (m. 1987–2019), Richard Schaal (m. 1964–1978)
• Children: Cristina Harper
• Parents: Howard Donald Harper, Iva McConnell
• Resting place: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles

Valerie Kathryn Harper was an American actress. She began her career as a dancer on Broadway, making her debut as a replacement in the musical Li’l Abner. She is best remembered for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff Rhoda.

Dennis Weaver as Phillip

• Born: June 4, 1924, Joplin, MO
• Died: February 24, 2006 (age 81 years), Ridgway, CO
• Spouse: Geraldine Stowell (m. 1945–2006)
• Grandchildren: Jennifer Weaver, Jess Weaver, Travis Weaver
• Children: Rick Weaver, Robby Weaver, Rusty Weaver
• Parents: Lena Prather, Walter Weaver

William Dennis Weaver was an American actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild, best known for his work in television and films from the early 1950s until just before he died in 2006.

Ruth Gordon as Bernice

• Born: October 30, 1896, Quincy, MA
• Died: August 28, 1985 (age 88 years), Edgartown, MA
• Spouse: Garson Kanin (m. 1942–1985), Gregory Kelly (m. 1921–1927)
• Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, MORE
• Height: 5′ 0″

Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, screenwriter, and playwright. She began her career performing on Broadway at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s.

Oliver Robins as Kevin

• Born: 1971 (age 52 years)
• Height: 5′ 9″

Oliver Robins is an American writer, director, and former child actor. He was born in 1971.

Robin Ignico as Mary

Robin Ignico was born on 20 August 1970 in Clearwater, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for Annie (1982), Voyagers! (1982) and The Woman in Red (1984).

Kristin Cumming as Jennifer

Kristin Cumming is known for CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978), The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) and Silver Spoons (1982).

Haven Earle Haley as the Priest

Haven Earle Haley was born on 10 June 1928 in Portland, Maine, USA. He was an actor, known for Casino (1995), The Octagon (1980), and Columbo (1971). He died on 4 April 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Tim Haldeman as the Intern

Tim has appeared as an actor in well over 130 television shows and movies and over 150 commercials. Being an avid golfer, one of Tim’s favorite commercials was playing a golfer from the past in the first Buick commercial with Tiger Woods. You might also remember him as the “Good to Go” dad for Taco Bell.

Marilyn Coleman as Sarah

• Born: March 23, 1934, Philadelphia, PA
• Died: June 25, 2013 (age 79 years), Philadelphia, PA
• Parents: Fred Bonaparte, Estella Bonaparte

Marilyn Coleman was born on 23 March 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Menace II Society (1993), Disco Godfather (1979), and The Meteor Man (1993). She died on 25 June 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Robert Webber as Dr. Cole

• Born: October 14, 1924, Santa Ana, CA
• Died: May 19, 1989 (age 64 years), Malibu, CA
• Spouse: Del Mertens (m. 1972–1989), Miranda Jones (m. 1953–1958)
• Height: 6′ 0″
• Parents: Robert Webber, Alice Webber

Robert Laman Webber was an American actor. He appeared in dozens of films and television series, including Juror No. 12 in the 1957 film 12 Angry Men. Over his 40-year career as one of Hollywood’s veteran character actors, Robert Webber always marked his spot by playing all types of roles and was not stereotyped into playing just one kind of character. Sometimes he even got to play a leading role (see Hysteria (1965)). Webber first started in small stage shows and a few Broadway plays before he landed the role of Juror 12 in 12 Angry Men (1957). He was also known for numerous war films, playing Lee Marvin’s general in The Dirty Dozen (1967) or as real-life

Claudette Nevins as Dr. Robin Samuel

Red-haired actress Claudette Nevins was raised in Brooklyn, the daughter of fur salesman Joseph Weintraub and his wife Anna (Lander) who worked in the garment industry. She attended the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan and later graduated Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. Claudette made her first appearance on stage in a 1958 production of Waltz of the Toreadors at the Woodstock Playhouse. Two years later she debuted on Broadway in The Wall, opposite George C. Scott.

In the course of the next four decades, she went on to act in numerous plays in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. A seasoned and versatile character actress, Claudette’s work encompassed roles in many notable plays, including The Iceman Cometh, Wait until Dark, Plaza Suite (again on Broadway and starring George C. Scott), Twelfth Night, The Little Foxes, Blithe Spirit, The Great White Hope, and The Philadelphia Story. From 1994, Claudette was a regular member of the Los Angeles Matrix Theatre Company. 

Ned Wynn as the Paramedic

Being the son and grandson of two accomplished actors as well as the stepson of actor Van Johnson has led him through some very interesting lessons in life including being a background actor on several “Beach Blanket Bingo” films of the sixties and several other films and TV shows (his performance in the remake of “Stagecoach” clearly shows why he became a screenwriter and author) and his featured role in the movie, California Dreaming (1979), which he also wrote, was further proof, according to Ned, that he should stick to writing.

He is the older of two sons of Keenan Wynn and Eve Lynn Kimmel, the other son being Tracy Keenan Wynn. He became an accomplished screenwriter and, in 1990, wrote his extraordinary autobiography which describes his jaunty, sad, hilarious, and heartwarming path to his eventual career as an author.

Ross Porter as the Radio Sportscaster (voice)

Ross U. Porter Jr. is an American sportscaster, known for his 28-year tenure as a play-by-play announcer for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball

Don’t Go To Sleep Movie Where To Watch

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Don’t Go To Sleep Movie Conclusion

Mary screams for Jennifer not to leave and that she “loved her”. Later, as Laura sleeps in her bedroom, she is awakened by a sound at the foot of her bed. Jennifer’s ghost pops up and says, “Hi, Mommy.” The movie ends with Laura’s terrified screams.

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