Don’t Sleep (2017) is a psychological horror film that blends supernatural elements with buried trauma. What begins as a fresh start for a young couple slowly turns into a disturbing journey into memory and fear.
The story focuses on how the past refuses to stay hidden. As strange visions and unsettling events emerge, the film explores how childhood experiences can resurface in terrifying and unexpected ways.
Rather than relying solely on jump scares, Don’t Sleep builds tension through atmosphere and emotional unease. Dreams, hallucinations, and fragmented memories blur the line between reality and nightmare.
The performances emphasize vulnerability and confusion, grounding the supernatural elements in emotional realism. The growing strain between the couple adds depth to the unfolding horror.
