HOW TO STAY AWAKE

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SHORTS PROGRAM 5: MINDBENDERS
Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose Sun, Mar 16, 2025 9:25 PM
Thirteen mindbending shorts that twist reality, from serial killers to singing cakes. These odd, experimental visions explore self-delusion, patriarchy, and more, offering thrilling, chilling, and disorienting experiences.
Film Info
Type of Film/Event:Short
Runtime (minutes):6
Premiere Status:Bay Area Premiere
Genre:Horror
Cast/Crew Info
Cast:Hannan Younis
Preeti Torul
Director:Vanessa Magic
Executive Producer:Vanessa Magic
Viktor Čahoj
Screenwriter:Vanessa Magic
Cinematography:Viktor Čahoj
Editor:Arielle Skolnik

Description

A woman fights to stay awake, to avoid battling the terrifying realm of sleep paralysis, but as she risks everything to break free, will she be released from the grip of her nocturnal tormentor?