Awoken
Karla, a young medical student, is trying to cure her brother, Blake, from a terminal sleep illness called Fatal Familial Insomnia, where you are unable to sleep until you die. On her quest to treat him, a more sinister reason for his condition is revealed.
Why it matters
A slow-burning blend of medical mystery and supernatural dread that explores the terrifying real-world condition of Fatal Familial Insomnia.
- Centers on a rare, scientifically grounded disorder rarely seen in horror, lending an eerie plausibility to the nightmare
- Builds atmosphere through creeping tension and a claustrophobic medical setting rather than jump scares or gore
- Appeals to fans of body horror and psychological dread who appreciate horror’s capacity to probe real human vulnerability
- Struggles with pacing and narrative clarity but offers enough unsettling moments and a fresh premise to reward patient viewers
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
50
