Bed of the Dead

2016

1h 28m

Horror

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83%

6 Reviews

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41%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Four people become stuck on a haunted bed and plagued by terrifying hallucinations. They must solve the bed's secrets or face certain death.

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Two couples celebrating a birthday at a sex hotel rent a room for some carnal fun when they realize that if they leave the antique bed, that they will die a horrible death. I liked the idea and set up of this flick, but once we're in the thick of it, it drags significantly although there's a twist that perks it up a bit. Alyssa King and Gwenlyn Cumyn star.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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It was ok, but it start`s too slow! At the beginning, there is just too much stuff that`s just annoying!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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nowt special, but you could see the crew believed in it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/10/20

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At first glance I expected "The Dwelling" to be a spoof, gimmick flick like "Killer Sofa" or "The Selling". What I watched was a cool return to classic horror filled with gothic supernatural themes and 80's spaghetti thriller suspense. The story is unique, filled with contrast, and manages to make an inanimate object truly terrifying. It starts of with a dark, occult-laden opening sequence that actually makes a story about a possessed bed seem plausible without using humor. It sets the tone. The acting is quality, some characters have more depth than others but the point-of-view, and writing allow the cast to be impressive on screen. Plus the writing is layered, almost meta level story telling. The horror never really fades away from those captivating first scenes. The asthetics, lighting and suspense flows through the majority of the movie. There is one area in the first half that is a bit dull, offering a very generic character driven plot point- mostly meant to introduce us to the ill-fated cast. Still it is the only real moments that the story falls short, and it doesn't last long. "The Dwelling" has an almost Clive Barker visceral feel, blended with a surrealist look. The gore is up front and allows for some quality gore moments. The dark tone never gets broken up too much. So everything stays in that traditional horror area. I found myself looking forward to what was coming next. Plus the soundtrack and cinematography is classic. Overall I enjoyed "The Dwelling". The story is entertaining and interesting. The suspense and horror stays true to more conventional constructs. The movie is fun without needing comedy to legitimize its premise. Plus the layered storyline with the extra supernatural elements is one of the better ones I have seen in cinema. Definitely check this one out!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

I was totally blindsided by this one. I was expecting a goofy, cheap schlockfest, but what I got was a serious, gory, psychological horror, with unexpected metaphysical twists. Really well done for a low budget horror flick. Canada represent!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Looking cheap (of coz!) but kinda good per that twisting in the end.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Jeff Maher

Director

Colin Price

Virgil

Alysa King

Sandy

Gwenlyn Cumyn

Nancy

Dennis Andres

Ren

George Krissa

Fred

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Anton Bitel

Sight & Sound

embeds its contemporary scenario into a more timeless story, while boasting much freakish psychedelia and an irrational manipulation of spatio-temporal norms.

Nov 2, 2016

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

... a beautiful looking, well-acted film with good writing and good effects.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 19, 2020

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

While a little clumsy at times, I appreciate a low budget horror film where the filmmakers clearly try to make an effort to do something different.

Rated: 6.5/10

Nov 27, 2019

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Carolyn Mauricette

Cinema Axis

Those wanting a bit of horror fun will definitely get it with, but there's also a message at the end of the film that, although it seems a little out of place for a horror about a haunted bed, is powerfully executed, timely, and adds some depth...

May 16, 2019

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Joe Lipsett

Bloody Disgusting

Bed of the Dead is not a good movie. It is fun, silly, and gory, but for folks who can't overlook plot holes so big you can drive a truck through 'em, histrionic overacting and leaden dialogue, then this may not be the movie for you.

Aug 28, 2018

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Jonathan Hatfull

SciFiNow

With some great practical effects and some strong gory surprises, there are things to like her, but ultimately Bed Of The Dead doesn't quite come together. Still, we're definitely interested in seeing what Maher does next.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 20, 2016

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Synopsis

Four people become stuck on a haunted bed and plagued by terrifying hallucinations. They must solve the bed's secrets or face certain death.

Director: Jeff Maher
Producer: Nat Abraham, Ira Levy
Screenwriter: Jeff Maher, Cody Calahan
Production Co: Black Fawn Films, Breakthrough Entertainment
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 26, 2019
Runtime: 1h 28m

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