Laura Hasn't Slept
Laura Hasn't Slept is a 2020 American supernatural psychological horror short film written, co-produced, and directed by Parker Finn. The film stars Caitlin Stasey and Lew Temple.
Laura Hasn't Slept acts as the first film and prequel in Finn's feature-length horror series Smile, in which Stasey briefly reprised her role. It was subsequently followed by a franchise of the same name.
Plot
Laura Weaver sees her therapist Dr. Parsons and tells him about a recurring nightmare in which a sinister figure constantly smiles at her while taking the appearance of different people, resulting in her developing a fear of sleeping.Soon, Laura discovers that she is still experiencing the nightmares and is currently in one when Parsons' office begins to decay and he morphs into a grotesque creature that wants to force Laura to look at its "true face". Refusing to look, Laura runs out of the office but returns a few moments later when she believes that the monster has gone; however, it appears in front of her, causing her to go insane and scream while ripping off her own face.
Cast
- Caitlin Stasey as Laura Weaver
- Lew Temple as Dr. Parsons