Sleep, My Love

Sleep, My Love

...the most terrifying words a man ever whispered to a woman!

NR 1948 · 97 min · ★ 6.3 · Thriller, Mystery, Drama

A woman wakes up in the middle of the night on board a train, but she can't remember how she got there. Danger and suspense ensue.

Directed by Douglas Sirk · Written by St. Clair McKelway

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