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Sleep Tight

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2011 | 101 min | Thriller, Horror

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Shining or The Invisible Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

César, an unhappy concierge, maintains a peculiar relationship with the very diverse inhabitants of the upper-class apartment building where he works in Barcelona.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    7 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $9 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jaume Balagueró

  • Luis TosarCésar
  • Marta EturaClara
  • Alberto San JuanMarcos
  • Petra MartínezMiss Verónica
  • Iris Almeida MolinaÚrsula
  • Carlos LasarteNeighbor of Apartment 4º B
  • Amparo FernándezCleaning Lady
  • Roger MorillaCleaning Boy
  • Pep TosarÚrsula's Father
  • Margarita RosetCésar's Mother