The chilling new K-horror film Sleep has dreamed up a release date for this month. Writer-director Jason Yu’s film is poised to disrupt your slumber and may leave you plagued by unsettling, terror-filled dreams.
The movie centers on a newly married couple, Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi). Their seemingly idyllic life takes a terrifying turn when Hyun-su begins exhibiting disturbing sleepwalking behavior, known as parasomnia.
As Hyun-su mutters cryptic phrases and acts strangely in his sleep, Soo-jin grapples with mounting fear. She has the unsettling suspicion that a sinister force may be at play. With their young family at stake, the couple desperately seeks answers and a way to stop Hyun-su’s increasingly erratic sleepwalking before something terrible occurs.
Sleep boasts a captivating cast, which includes stars like Lee Sun-kyun from the critically acclaimed film Parasite and Jung Yu-mi. Director Jason Yu, who honed his craft under renowned Korean filmmakers Bong Joon-ho and Lee Chang-dong, brings a unique perspective to the genre.
The K-horror Sleep recently premiered at Cannes Critics’ Week. It generated a ton of buzz for its suspenseful narrative and exploration of the human psyche. Luckily, you don’t have to wait long to see it; Sleep will open in theaters and land on Digital from Magnet on September 27, 2024. Watch the haunting trailer below.
Be sure to check out our K-Horror category for more series and films from Korea’s best writers and directors.
