Parasomnia (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Parasomnia is a thriller and horror film directed by William Malone, running about 103 minutes. “Where dreams end and nightmares begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Parasomnia stars Patrick Kilpatrick as Byron Volpe, Sean Young as Madeline Volpe, Dylan McKnight as Danny Sloan and Cherilyn Wilson as Laura Baxter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Parasomnia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parasomnia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parasomnia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parasomnia (2008)?
- In US, Parasomnia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parasomnia worth watching?
- Parasomnia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parasomnia?
- Parasomnia stars Patrick Kilpatrick, Sean Young, Dylan McKnight, Cherilyn Wilson and Jeffrey Combs.
- When was Parasomnia released?
- Parasomnia was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.