We’ve rounded up some of the most famous dream sequences in the movies.
We're gonna tell you what they might mean... And then a psychologist will reveal what they’re really all about.
Special guest shrink Dr Rachel Andrew (right) works as a clinical psychologist in the NHS and private practice in Lancashire.
She assures us that her own dreams, for the most part, are of the happy variety.
Blade Runner (1982)
Dream a little Dream: Harrison Ford’s Deckard conks out on his piano and dreams of a unicorn cantering through a misty, magical forest.
Dr TF says... Do horses dream of running equines? Er, yes. Unless Deckard’s a replicant that is.
This is the unicorn in Ridley Scott’s Legend, foretold, the director counter-referencing all his films. In Deckard’s head.
Dr Andrew says... This romantic image depicts Deckard’s aspirations, which are in stark contrast to his world.
The unicorn symbolises hopes for purity, freedom and power. Unfortunately, equine dreams often reflect male fears of inadequacy and impotence.
The additional phallic horn of the unicorn suggests that Deckard has insecurities about his own abilities.
Next: A Nightmare On Elm Street
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scarter2000
Jun 6th 2009, 0:15
And, the dream shows that Deckard is a replicant, as Gaff leaves an origami unicorn with him at the end of the movie, which shows they know about the dream, which proves it is an implant :D
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AYBGerrardo
Jun 6th 2009, 22:10
Aww man what about Watchmen! That's a great one for psychology!
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IGPNicki
Aug 18th 2009, 6:11
What? No Brazil? He fights the Samuarai... or Sam-you-are-i, because he's basically fighting himself, he's a part of the system he's fighting. http://www.igp-scifi.com
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