Dead Awake

Dead Awake

An ancient evil. Trapped in a world of darkness. Waiting for someone to believe.

Directed by Phillip Guzman

Produced by Incendiary Features, Gama Entertainment Partners

201699 min5.2 / 10

A supernatural horror film centered on sleep paralysis and an ancient wraith that hunts those who investigate it, blending grief, paranoia, and existential dread.

Kate Bowman (Jocelin Donahue) is an average social worker who, after the sudden death of her twin sister, is investigating the mysterious deaths of other people who died in their sleep. Shortly before their deaths, the victims all reported a supernatural force that appeared to them while they were suffering from sleep paralysis. When Kate investigates further into the case, she opens herself up to the creature's wrath and soon finds herself and her family suffering from an ancient evil.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dead Awake scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Dead Awake sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Dead Awake easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Dead Awake end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Dead Awake violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

7/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity7

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Dead Awake

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dead Awake

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dead Awake, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dead Awake, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dead Awake, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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