The story follows Danny Sloan (Dylan Purcell), an art student who falls in love with Laura Baxter (Cherilyn Wilson), a young woman suffering from a sleep disorder that keeps her in a "dream state" for the vast majority of her life. As Danny attempts to rescue her from a hospital, he inadvertently sets off a murderous pursuit by Byron Volpe (Patrick Kilpatrick), a dangerous mentalist and hypnotist who is obsessed with Laura and manipulates her nightmares.
Parasomnia (2008) is a surreal, low-budget horror film directed by William Malone (known for 1999's House on Haunted Hill ) that has garnered a reputation as a potential cult classic due to its striking, art-inspired visuals. Parasomnia (2008)
Reviewers highlight the "glorious Steampunk style" and "mechanical dolls" that populate the dream sequences. The story follows Danny Sloan (Dylan Purcell), an