Parasomnia(2008)
Where dreams end and nightmares begin.
Parasomnia Synopsis
Laura Baxter is a young woman, literally a "sleeping beauty," who suffers from a medical condition called "parasomnia." A childhood accident victim, she is actually sleeping her life away, awakening briefly on rare occasions. Art student Danny Sloan falls in love with her, unaware that her hospital neighbor, a terrifying mass murderer and mesmerist named Byron Volpe has other, more sinister plans.
Parasomnia (2008) is a horror and thriller film directed by William Malone, released on October 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Cherilyn Wilson, Sean Young, Patrick Kilpatrick and Dylan McKnight. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- William Malone
- Writers:
- William Malone
- Producers:
- Veronica Hart
- Cinematographer:
- Christian Sebaldt
- Composer:
- Nicholas Pike
- Production:
- Luminous Processes, Rising Storm Productions
- Status:
- Released
Parasomnia (2008) Trailer
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Parasomnia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cherilyn Wilson
as Laura Baxter
Sean Young
as Madeline Volpe
Patrick Kilpatrick
as Byron Volpe
Dylan McKnight
as Danny Sloan
Jeffrey Combs
as Detective Garrett
Timothy Bottoms
as Dr. Corso
Alison Brie
as Darcy
Kathryn Leigh Scott
as Nurse Evans
Janet Tracy Keijser
as Sara
Jeff Doucette
as Detective Conroy
Dov Tiefenbach
as Billy
- Louis Graham
Louis Graham
as Dr. Egon Bhyle
Key crew
Directed by William Malone, written by William Malone, produced by Veronica Hart.
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Parasomnia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 74 ratings.
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Parasomnia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Parasomnia online?
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Parasomnia (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Parasomnia?
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The main cast of Parasomnia (2008) includes Cherilyn Wilson, Sean Young, Patrick Kilpatrick, Dylan McKnight and Jeffrey Combs. The film was directed by William Malone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Parasomnia released?
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Parasomnia was released on October 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Parasomnia worth watching?
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Parasomnia (2008) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Parasomnia?
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Yes. The official Parasomnia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.