It Wants Nightmares

A young woman, after a difficult breakup, finds herself plagued by increasingly disturbing nightmares that begin to bleed into her waking reality. As the lines between dream and reality blur, she must confront the terrifying entities haunting her subconscious before they consume her entirely. Her desperate search for answers leads her down a dark path, questioning her own sanity and the nature of the malevolent force she faces.

It Wants Nightmares received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and psychological horror elements, while some found its pacing uneven and its narrative occasionally convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to its unique premise and unsettling imagery.

• Praised for its effective use of dream logic and visual style to create a sense of dread.

• Noted for a strong lead performance that anchors the film's psychological horror.

• Some critics found the plot difficult to follow at times, with a less satisfying resolution.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and inventive nightmare sequences, finding it a unique entry in the horror genre. Some viewers felt the story could have been clearer, but the overall mood and scares were often highlighted as positives.

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Fantasia International Film Festival.

The distinctive sound design in the film was crafted to mimic the disorienting and surreal quality of actual nightmares.