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Original Screenplay Enables Wild Tone
- Sleepwalkers was Stephen King's first original screenplay, enabling a wild, playful tone.
- Lack of novel adaptation freed the film from traditional storytelling constraints, leading to tonal chaos.
Brian Krause as Charismatic Monster
- Brian Krause played Charles Brady, embodying a charismatically sinister teen monster.
- His youthful yet mature presence perfectly fits the monster's alienated, predatory nature.
Wholesome Protagonist Grounds Film
- Tanya Robertson grounds the wild film with a wholesome, relatable lead.
- Her sincere characterization counters the movie's increasing bizarre elements and tonal shifts.