The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.

Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander, Patricia Kalember, Eriq La Salle

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"If you're frightened of dying and... and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the earth." – Louis

Why watch this? This feels dream-like and surreal... there's a reason for that.

Plot Summary: Jacob Singer, a Vietnam veteran, struggles to distinguish reality from delusion after experiencing horrifying flashbacks and hallucinations related to his service and the loss of his son. His perception of the world around him, including friends, family, and strangers, becomes increasingly distorted with demonic imagery and surreal events. As his grip on sanity loosens, Jacob desperately seeks answers, convinced there's a deeper, unsettling truth behind his terrifying experiences.

Dad's Preview: If you like mind-mending plots, this film is for you. It's incredible mood is set by its franticness, images are a flutter within a dream-like setting. Tim Robbins is excellent portraying a tortured man searching to regain his sanity. The first time you see this movie, the ending will be quite a shocker.

Carolco Pictures; Tri-Star Pictures