Sleep Tight

A masterful Spanish Supense Thriller
Sleep Tight is a foreign film i know most people haven't heard about unless you live in Spain of course, it barely got a release in America but now it's out on blu-ray and digital and is definitely a must watch. First thing though if you hate subtitles walk away because watching it with dubbed voices is criminal. Anyway the movie comes from the director of [REC] 1&2 and is his best film yet, sleep tight takes place almost exclusively inside a small apartment complex and tells the story of Caesar the complexes lobby and maintenance worker and his fascination with the tenant Clara and how she's always happy. I won't go any further with plot points as doing so will ruin it but the movie makes you think about how you trust someone yet that person can be just plain evil. The concept is very dark and surprisingly original and bolstered by fantastic performances, beautiful direction and writing with gorgeous cinematography and editing. A must rent or buy in my opinion. But fair warning this...

Spanish Thriller from the Co-director of "[REC]"
After directing two POW thrillers "[REC]" and its sequel, a director team Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza took separate paths. While Paco Plaza went on to direct another sequel to the "[REC]" franchise alone, Jaume Balagueró chose to direct "Sleep Tight" ("Mientras duermes"), a thriller whose success with audiences may depend on how much they can suspend their disbelief.

"Sleep Tight" centers on César (Luis Tosar), a quiet Barcelona apartment building concierge with a secret. Without giving away much about the film's convoluted storyline, he is interested in one resident, ever-cheerful Clara (Marta Etura). Also, another resident seems to know something about his "secret."

As the story slowly unfolds, you will know more about César, who finds his meaning of life in something that most people would deem as unusual or unhealthy. Perhaps some viewers may find the central character César intriguing, while others notice in him an...

Tight, taut thriller!
This movie starts off ordinarily enough, and then sucks you right in! How anyone can be as despicable as the main character is beyond my imagination. I love the way they established the setting and the characters from the beginning. From then on it gets worse, with every scenario worse than the preceding one. The main character is relentless and I love the actor playing him. This is what thrillers are made of! I can't wait to purchase the DVD.

Click to Editorial Reviews