The Nightmare-Inducing Trailer Drops for ‘Parasomnia’ Ahead of Shudder Premiere

The boundaries of fear are about to be rewritten as Parasomnia, the spine-chilling feature debut from writer-director James Ross II. Fresh off its haunting premiere at the Overlook Film Festival, this supernatural chiller promises to turn your dreams into nightmares.

Where Dreams Become Real

The narrative follows Riley, a young woman plagued by severe night terrors and anchored by a tragic history. Her fragile reality shatters completely when her best friend mysteriously vanishes. As the boundary between dreams and reality blurs, Riley comes to a horrifying realization: the demonic entity tormenting her sleep has manifested in the waking world.

Jasmine Mathews leads an exceptional ensemble cast alongside RJ Brown, Sally Stewart, Stephen Barrington, Danny Brown, and Simon Longnight.

Horror that will Keep You Up All Night

Ross sets out to weaponize the inescapable vulnerability of sleep. It taps into universal fears while carving out a distinctly modern path for horror, culminating in intense experiences. Rather than delivering simple scares, the film aims to establish a compelling new vision that plunges deep into the dark corners of the subconscious with a truly malicious twist. Prepare to be scared to fall asleep when Parasomnia debuts on Shudder on September 4.