Dementia
Seen it?1955 | 58 min | Horror, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% 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 horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
In a shadowy world stitched from nightmares, a young woman's harrowing journey in a seedy hotel unveils her traumatic past. Haunted by violence and stalked through desolate streets, her psyche unravels as she confronts an abusive husband and unsettling memories.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Parker
- Adrienne BarrettThe Gamin
- Bruno VeSotaRich Man
- Ben RosemanFather
- Richard BarronEvil One
- Ed HinkleButler
- Lucille RowlandMother
- Jebbie VeSotaFlower Girl
- Faith ParkerNightclub Dancer
- Gayne SullivanWino
- Shorty RogersShorty Rogers