Sleepyhead (2021)
Following a one-night stand, a young insomniac wakes up in a luxurious Manhattan apartment where things are not what they seem. Something about his host is off. When she reveals that they are not alone, the red flags escalate into a waking nightmare.
Director: Zach Busch
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: May 17, 2021
Cast
- James Baksh - Young Man
- Elise Duffy - Young Woman
- Michael Benzinger - Butler
- Blaine Fuller - Young Man (sitcom)
- Rachael Sonnenberg - Young Woman (sitcom)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sara Crow
Editing: Zach Busch
Production: Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Blood-Curdling Scream and Nightmare, Creepy Carnival and Clown Nightmare
Keywords
quarantine, dreams, nightmare, surreal, coffee, surrealism, one-night stand, bad dream, dream logic, existentialism, nightmare becomes reality, mysterious, espresso, uncanny valley, covid-19
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sleepyhead about?
- Following a one-night stand, a young insomniac wakes up in a luxurious Manhattan apartment where things are not what they seem. Something about his host is off. When she reveals that they are not alone, the red flags escalate into a waking nightmare.
- Who directed Sleepyhead?
- Sleepyhead was directed by Zach Busch.
- Who stars in Sleepyhead?
- Sleepyhead stars James Baksh, Elise Duffy, Michael Benzinger, Blaine Fuller, Rachael Sonnenberg.
- How long is Sleepyhead?
- Sleepyhead has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Sleepyhead?
- Sleepyhead is a Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Sleepyhead?
- Sleepyhead had a budget of $2,000.
- Where was Sleepyhead produced?
- Sleepyhead was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sleepyhead?
- The themes of Sleepyhead include: Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Blood-Curdling Scream and Nightmare, Creepy Carnival and Clown Nightmare.