You'll get a good idea from the opening credits that this movie is a little creepy. A man sits in a chair, and as the credits progress, parts of him catch on fire. The synopsis tells you that a charismatic old friend returns to town and stirs up trouble, but that's putting it mildly. Danny Glover plays the old friend, and while he's all smiles and laughter upon his entrance, he clearly has an odd aura about him. Wherever he goes, arguments follow. True, the family he visits was already having some problems before he got there (which makes you wonder what would happen if he visited a truly innocent family), but they escalate in his presence.
If you're paying attention, you'll notice some clues. Danny stays at home while the rest of the family goes to church. He resists shaking the hand of a pregnant woman; is he avoiding the innocent vibes of the unborn? While nothing ever gets really spelled out, you can guess what's going on. To Sleep with Anger could have been a whole lot scarier or creepier, but it's pretty tame, especially compared to modern movies. If you're expecting satanic cults and animal sacrifices, you're going to be disappointed. Just keep in mind that it's a domestic drama that's extremely vague and still manages to make you feel uncomfortable. It's not one I'd choose to watch again, but I'm usually up for watching a Danny Glover movie. The members of the family are played by Mary Alice, DeVaughn Nixon, Paul Butler, Carl Lumbly, Richard Brooks, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Vonetta McGee, Reina King, and Cory Curtis.
If you're paying attention, you'll notice some clues. Danny stays at home while the rest of the family goes to church. He resists shaking the hand of a pregnant woman; is he avoiding the innocent vibes of the unborn? While nothing ever gets really spelled out, you can guess what's going on. To Sleep with Anger could have been a whole lot scarier or creepier, but it's pretty tame, especially compared to modern movies. If you're expecting satanic cults and animal sacrifices, you're going to be disappointed. Just keep in mind that it's a domestic drama that's extremely vague and still manages to make you feel uncomfortable. It's not one I'd choose to watch again, but I'm usually up for watching a Danny Glover movie. The members of the family are played by Mary Alice, DeVaughn Nixon, Paul Butler, Carl Lumbly, Richard Brooks, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Vonetta McGee, Reina King, and Cory Curtis.