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PARASOMNIA

PARASOMNIA
By Ryan Shovey

GENRE: Horror
LOGLINE:

Tormented by lifelong night terrors, a reclusive woman discovers she’s been murdered and must become a vengeful poltergeist in order to stop her killer from claiming his next victim.

SYNOPSIS:

PARASOMNIA refers to strange and terrifying phenomena during sleep, from night terrors to sleep paralysis, where dreams blur with reality and reveal haunting truths.

Jayne Salgado has endured vivid night terrors since childhood, growing into a reclusive adult trapped by fear and isolation. At 35, she longs for connection. Encouraged by her best friend Vera, Jayne agrees to a date with Patrick, a charming man who offers a glimpse of hope beyond her nightmares.

But the evening turns horrific when Jayne wakes into another nightmare, trapped in Patrick’s house. Ghosts of murdered women reveal the horrifying truth: Jayne is Patrick’s latest victim, trapped in the afterlife alongside them. Unlike the others who’ve given up, Jayne refuses to surrender, discovering a strength she never knew she had.

At her lowest point, Jayne is ready to give up until Patrick returns with his next victim—her best friend, Vera. This moment forces Jayne to transform into a vengeful poltergeist, using her newfound power to protect Vera, expose Patrick, and free the other ghosts. After defeating Patrick, Jayne chooses to remain in the dream realm, using her strength to comfort others like her, turning torment into hope.

PARASOMNIA

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Minh Koby Nguyen

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Abdusamad Shafiev

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