The Nightmare

In "The Nightmare", director Rodney Ascher brings to life a frightening phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide: sleep paralysis. The film tells the story of eight individuals who experience this terrifying condition, which leaves them unable to move, speak, or react. With a mix of interviews and re-enactments, Ascher creates a visceral and unsettling portrait of a condition that can evoke hallucinations and physical terror.