WARNING: BIG SPOILER
The old mystical suggestion that our waking life is a dream, and our dreams actually real life, is eclipsed in THE DEADLY DREAM by the subplot of humankind being endangered by the advance of science, and the lengths men could go to prevent progress. In Dr. Jim Hanley's dream (which turns out to be the real world, but it's not our world) scientists are closely monitored, and hunted and executed if they threaten to advance human knowledge. Lloyd Bridges is superlative as the oppressed researcher. For a Made-For-TV movie of the 70's this runs pretty long (90 minutes as opposed to 75). The tale is truly horrific in its downward spiral and ends on a note of terror. May actually be unsuitable viewing for youngsters. Lots of physical violence including some really scary wife abuse. Recommended for adult horror/sci fi fans.
The old mystical suggestion that our waking life is a dream, and our dreams actually real life, is eclipsed in THE DEADLY DREAM by the subplot of humankind being endangered by the advance of science, and the lengths men could go to prevent progress. In Dr. Jim Hanley's dream (which turns out to be the real world, but it's not our world) scientists are closely monitored, and hunted and executed if they threaten to advance human knowledge. Lloyd Bridges is superlative as the oppressed researcher. For a Made-For-TV movie of the 70's this runs pretty long (90 minutes as opposed to 75). The tale is truly horrific in its downward spiral and ends on a note of terror. May actually be unsuitable viewing for youngsters. Lots of physical violence including some really scary wife abuse. Recommended for adult horror/sci fi fans.