3/5
A couple on their first date watch a bootleg movie and discover something dark….
- Horror, Thriller
- United States
- 2020
- 7 min
The film’s restrained use of dialogue only serves to enhance its haunting atmosphere, drawing the audience firmly into the terrifying experience. The high-quality sound design and post-production only add to the film’s chilling effect. Deborah Uzurin’s portrayal as the dreamer’s partner provides a necessary contrast to the nightmare, highlighting the stark reality of the situation. Casey Fitzgerald’s cinematography is well-executed, capturing the ominous tone of the film.
This short is a part of a wider series of films exploring sleep paralysis, but it stands out as a captivating and disturbing experience. Justin Moriarty has created a memorable and skillfully crafted horror in a short runtime. Sleep paralysis is often a topic that is unexplored in the horror genre, but this film tackles it head-on with spine-tingling results. Overall, ‘Waking Nightmare’ is a must-watch for horror fans and anyone interested in the vivid and unsettling world of sleep paralysis.
The film’s restrained use of dialogue only serves to enhance its haunting atmosphere, drawing the audience firmly into the terrifying experience. The high-quality sound design and post-production only add to the film’s chilling effect. Deborah Uzurin’s portrayal as the dreamer’s partner provides a necessary contrast to the nightmare, highlighting the stark reality of the situation. Casey Fitzgerald’s cinematography is well-executed, capturing the ominous tone of the film.
This short is a part of a wider series of films exploring sleep paralysis, but it stands out as a captivating and disturbing experience. Justin Moriarty has created a memorable and skillfully crafted horror in a short runtime. Sleep paralysis is often a topic that is unexplored in the horror genre, but this film tackles it head-on with spine-tingling results. Overall, ‘Waking Nightmare’ is a must-watch for horror fans and anyone interested in the vivid and unsettling world of sleep paralysis.
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