Here are some modern movies that use dream sequences well ¹:
- "La La Land" (2016): The film's use of dream sequences is most notable in the "what if" scene where Mia and Seb imagine an alternate ending in which they never broke up.
- "Doctor Sleep" (2019): This horror film uses dream sequences to build suspense and fear.
- "Inception" (2010): This movie is a three-level dream spectacle that follows Dom Cobb, who is a professional idea stealer.
- "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004): This sci-fi romance film uses dream sequences to show the memories of the main characters.
- "Mulholland Drive" (2001): This film is a two-hour long dream that tells the story of Rita, who loses her memories after a car accident, and Betty, a perky Hollywood actress.