Chasing Sleep
A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.
Why it matters
A slow-burn psychological horror that turns grief and insomnia into a labyrinth of paranoia and fractured reality.
- Tim Roth delivers a quietly intense performance that anchors the film’s descent into sleepless madness.
- Director Michael Walker crafts a moody, claustrophobic atmosphere that mirrors the protagonist’s unraveling mind.
- Blurs the line between psychological thriller and horror, perfect for fans of cerebral, character-driven scares.
- While its pacing demands patience, the film’s exploration of loss and mental disintegration rewards close viewers with lingering unease.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
71
Survival
0
