Mirror
An experimental film that delves into a woman’s battle with Anorexia.
3/5
- Experimental, Thriller
- United States
- 2022
- 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.
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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.
Coming Soon