Parasomnia (2008) -

Reviewers highlight the "glorious Steampunk style" and "mechanical dolls" that populate the dream sequences.

Despite its low budget, the film's "analog dream sequences" and practical effects are cited as its strongest assets. Key Performances Parasomnia (2008)

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. As Danny attempts to rescue her from a

The film is heavily praised for its unique cinematography and "twisted dreamscapes" inspired by the paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński . Parasomnia (2008)