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The Dead Sleep (2010)

Often, I find that the supernatural films are the ones with the most interesting ones withing the horror genre...but sometimes- as is the case with this week's " What Movie Wednesday " winner, and interesting idea doesn't mean a captivating movie... Paul wakes up one day, and starts to experience strange phenomena- seeing people that aren't there, and hearing things that aren't said.  This would be bad enough, but after discovering that he's dead, Paul is in a race across reality to save his daughter from his boss who is looking for the money Paul stole from him. .. " The Dead Sleep " is, at it's core an interesting supernatural thriller- rather than an outright horror movie.  This would be a good thing, if you weren't confused for most of the film.  As much as I enjoy films that make you think, this one bounced around a bit too much, and seemed to rely on plot devices to make it all mesh at the end.  Two characters in particular a...

Identity (2003)

  Every now and then, I find a suspenseful thriller that keeps you interested and leaves you blinking with surprise at the end. Eleven travellors become trapped at a lonely roadside motel during stormy night.  Soon, one by one, they are murdered by an unknown person.  Is the killer one of them... or something much darker than they'd ever suspect? " Identity " is one of those films that not only kept me interested throughout the entire thing- but actually made me raise my eyebrows in surprise at the twist.  The story is well written, and paced beautifully.  The characters were unique and interesting- and likeable. The acting, as far as I'm concerned, as great.  I've always enjoyed John Cusack's performances, and he didn't disappoint as Ed Dakota.  The character had depth- I wanted to learn more about him as a person.  Another great performance was given by Ray Liotta- who's work I also enjoy greatly.  He gives a good, strong performance in...