This horror entry trades traditional tropes for a localized, unsettling atmosphere. Here is a breakdown of why it belongs in your collection: Pacing & Dynamic: The film utilizes a slow-burn start to emphasize the friction between Anna and her grandmother, May. The initial "off" chemistry effectively mirrors their deep generational divide. The Entity: It redefines the Sandman, stripping away the folklore we know to present him as a specific, haunting fixture of Porterville. Verdict: While it lacks the flashy hallmarks of a cult classic, its grounded approach to regional horror makes it a solid addition for enthusiasts. Score Breakdown Atmosphere: 8/10 Lore Innovation: 9/10 Pacing: 6/10
Anna, grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother she has never met. Isolated, vulnerable, and in need of friends, she finds brief solace in the company of two local teens. But when she becomes complicit to their unforgivable act of violence, she finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman – the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies’ dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake - Anna must right her wrong before becoming a victim of this gruesome curse.
Quick Stats
5.9
TMDB Rating
54
Votes
1h 41m
Runtime
$10.0M
Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorColin Tilley
WriterElisa Victoria
CinematographyRob Leitzell
ComposerTim Williams
Produced by
Ley Line EntertainmentglassEyeballsWME IndependentHanWay Films
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1 featuredCast
Whitney Peak
Anna
Golda Rosheuvel
Patti
Finn Bennett
Shawn
Laken Giles
Julie Cross
S. Epatha Merkerson
May
Carson Minniear
Conner
Wynn Reichert
Host
Ben Bladon
Sandman
O
Oliver J Green
Vincent
Zariah Boyles
Young Anna
Jessica A'Zora
Anna's Mom
Michika McClinton
Young May
Natalie Cline
Young Patti
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Elisa Victoria
Cashier
