Very disappointed :(

n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Sorry, I only got about a quarter of the way through this heap of garbage, but don't go moaning about not being able to judge a film before seeing it through to the end ... Mostly I agree with that, if a film is at least offering something ... This has obviously been churned out by some writer and director that don't give a damn or have any talent ... And it was edited by some hack with a chainsaw ... Yes this film may be useful to a class teaching editing, as a joke on how not to do things, but as anything else it is a waste of time... Get a life, even housework is better than watching this piece of rubbish

Dennis Weaver and Valerie Harper are well-cast as bickering marrieds with two kids who move into a new house apparently haunted by the ghost of Jennifer, their deceased eldest child--whom only the younger daughter can see or hear. This Aaron Spelling-produced TV movie is pitched way over the top. Between Weaver whining about his reputation at his new job and crusty curmudgeon Ruth Gordon as Harper's mother (who moves in along with the family), it's doubtful any spirit would want to attach itself to this noisy brood. Hectic supernatural thriller picks off its cast unsympathetically, while director Richard Lang shows no talent for handling child actors. Derivative teleplay by Ned Wynn (actor Keenan's son) is full of familiar elements, tastelessly rendered.

I'd heard so much about this 1982 TV movie that I decided to seek it out. I finally viewed it online, and I can see why this movie has gotten so much praise by audiences. It's a very well-paced, written, acted and directed piece, miles ahead of many of the TV movies that air today. Is it just me or are the television movies of the 70s, 80s and 90s much better and more entertaining? At first, we don't realize there's more going on beneath the surface of this "typical American family" until about 15 minutes in. We discover then that they are all still coping with a terrible tragedy that occurred the year before. The oldest daughter, Jennifer (Kristen Cumming), was killed in a car accident while the rest of the family survived. The father, Phillip (Dennis Weaver) is clearly a borderline alcoholic who would rather not discuss or deal with what happened, and doesn't want to accept how Jennifer's death affected the children. Mother Laura (Valerie Harper) is far more open-minded regarding the latter but they, along with her mother Bernice (the always reliable Ruth Gordon), are still blaming themselves and to an extent, each other - for what happened. However, most traumatized seems to be Mary (Robin Ignico), the remaining daughter. She hears voices and begins to encounter her sister's spirit - and the two begin to plan revenge on the family. It seems that young Mary was the only one who really loved Jennifer and misses her - at least that is what Jennifer would have us and Mary believe. But as things escalate and fatal "accidents" begin to occur, we begin to suspect that there's more to the story - and there is. The climax is indeed a twist ending that most will not see coming - things are not as they seem. And that alone is enough to recommend this movie.Young actors Robin Ignico, Kristen Cumming and Oliver Robins (of "Poltergiest" fame, who here plays brother Kevin) are all very natural in their roles - Cumming is both childlike and eerie, Ignico is amazing as Mary (I only remembered her as Duffy from "Annie"), and Robins is totally believable as the annoying younger brother. Valerie Harper rips your heart out as Laura - Dennis Weaver's portrayal is a bit more understated but he also is very good. And what more can be said about Ruth Gordon - she is incredible as the eccentric granny. Director Richard Lang and writer Ned Wynn need more recognition for their work on this film, as do the actors.I can see why the title is "Don't Go To Sleep" because I sure had a hard time nodding off after watching it! Guaranteed to have the same affect on you.Now, where is the DVD?

This was an OK movie, not great but not bad either.Some OK frights... sometimes the child actors were quite bad.I saw it through an old VHS.I have no idea if this on DVD? I wouldn't buy for full price...Rentable, and if you find this in the sales for 5.99 then you can buy it.Maybe if you are not a horror fan? For old horror fans this is good... for others not much worth.I HATE THIS 10 LINE RULE =D I HATE THIS 10 LINE RULE =D I HATE THIS 10 LINE RULE =D I HATE THIS 10 LINE RULE =D