
Dead Sleep
Drama · Thriller · Horror
Overview
A new nurse arrives at a private clinic and discovers that the renowned resident psychiatrist is treating short-term patients with a combination of coma-like sedation and electroconvulsive therapy.
Top Cast


Linda Blair
Linda Blair
Maggie Healey
Linda Blair
Maggie Healey


Tony Bonner
Tony Bonner
Dr. Jonthan Heckett
Tony Bonner
Dr. Jonthan Heckett
Andrew Booth
Andrew Booth
Hughbert Thomas Clayton
Andrew Booth
Hughbert Thomas Clayton


Christine Amor
Christine Amor
Rosemary Kereby
Christine Amor
Rosemary Kereby
Sueyan Cox
Sueyan Cox
Kaye
Sueyan Cox
Kaye
Brian Moll
Brian Moll
Dr. Shamberg
Brian Moll
Dr. Shamberg
Vassy Cotsopoulos
Vassy Cotsopoulos
Thena Fuery
Vassy Cotsopoulos
Thena Fuery
Peta Downes
Peta Downes
Jessica Sharp
Peta Downes
Jessica Sharp
Craig Cronin
Craig Cronin
Dr. Harry Lark
Craig Cronin
Dr. Harry Lark


Suzie MacKenzie
Suzie MacKenzie
Suzie MacKenzie
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