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Day Dream 1981

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What is Day Dream?

Day Dream is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Horror.

Type
Film
Year
1981
Release date
Sep 12, 1981
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
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78 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Fantasy #Horror

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Day Dream is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Horror. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“An anesthetized artist imagines dark fantasies involving a woman from a dentist's waiting room.”

Reasons to watch
  • Loosely based on a 1926 short story by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki
  • Features intriguing blurring of hallucination and reality
Keep in mind
  • Contains scenes of sexual abuse, including rape and torture
  • Limited plot details available

Watch it if you are curious about an adaptation of a Jun'ichiro Tanizaki short story involving a surreal dental hallucination.

The film contains disturbing content including sexual abuse, rape, and torture.

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When was the film released?

The film was released on September 12, 1981 in Japan.

What is the film's runtime?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

What genres is the film classified under?

The film is classified under drama, fantasy, and horror.

What is the premise of the film?

An artist receives an anesthetic at the dentist and imagines a series of scenes where a young woman undergoes sexual abuse, rape, and torture.

Is the film based on previously published material?

Yes, the film is loosely based on a 1926 short story by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki.

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