: It is often compared to a mix of Nightmare on Elm Street and Rosemary’s Baby , though critics noted it struggles to balance its "elevated horror" aspirations with more traditional 1980s slasher tropes. Movie Highlights Genre : Psychological Horror / Supernatural Thriller Director : Kjersti Helen Rasmussen
: Multiple reviewers, including those from Dread Central , found the movie to be too slow-paced, with some calling the first hour "unremarkable" and the ending "unsatisfying" or "confusing".
The film follows Mona ( Eili Harboe ), a woman who moves into a run-down apartment with her boyfriend, Robby ( Herman Tømmeraas ). She soon becomes plagued by sleep paralysis and terrifying night terrors involving a mythical demon known as the which she believes is trying to possess her unborn child. Critical Consensus The.Nightmares.2022.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.CM.mp4
: Critics at Roger Ebert and The Guardian lauded Eili Harboe’s strong, grounded performance and the film’s "crepuscular glower" and unsettling sound design.
: The film is noted for its psychological depth , using horror to explore themes of female autonomy, the pressures of motherhood, and relationship gaslighting. : It is often compared to a mix
: Sleep paralysis, Nordic folklore (the Mare), and reproductive anxiety
: Originally premiered at festivals in 2022; debuted on Shudder and AMC+ in September 2023. She soon becomes plagued by sleep paralysis and
Reviews are generally mixed, with critics praising the lead performance and atmosphere while criticizing the pacing and plot consistency.