Somnium

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Somnium

Aug 2025

1h 32m

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With hopes of making it big in LA, small-town Gemma takes the overnight shift at Somnium, a mysterious sleep clinic where dreams are made real, but soon finds herself trapped in its web of dark secrets.

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

Cain presents a story that, without being extraordinarily original, ends up seducing due to its sense of risk and the respect provoked by its obvious but successful flirtations with the universe of the legendary David Lynch. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 4, 2025

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

Appealing though its crisp sci-fi premise makes it, Racheal Cain’s debut feature nonetheless feels as if it has been directly imprinted with far too many secondhand pop-cultural memories.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 1, 2025

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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

What a Scream Podcast

Somnium definitely has potential, but less melodramatic emotional teen drama and more creepy sleep paralysis demons would have benefitted the film greatly.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 9, 2025

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Rebecca Sayce

Starburst

Despite feeling stuck in a spiral, Somnium is a promising feature debut from Stephens, with strong characterisations and a bold approach to its central themes.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 3, 2025

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

“‘Somnium’ is rather predictable, as first-time feature filmmakers like Cain tend to prioritize visual design over the nuts and bolts of their script.”

Sep 18, 2025

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Daniel M. Kimmel

North Shore Movies

There’s a number of interesting things going on in SOMNIUM, a first feature by writer/director Racheal Cain. It makes the film watchable, but it’s a near-miss.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 16, 2025

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Rachel D

I don't even know for sure what's going on at this point. Whatever it is, it's not good.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Ateesh J

It's not horror, It's not thriller but you can call it sci-fi if you're feeling generous..... NOTHING. F**KING. HAPPENS!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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Jennifer C.

Absolutely loved it! Already bought my copy on Amazon. Visually stunning with crisp sound effects and a soundtrack that fits every scene perfectly. The cast was incredible, and the passion and dedication it took to bring this film to theaters is inspiring. A true work of art that deserves to be celebrated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Alex I

A haunting, imaginative film. Somnium delivers on atmosphere and tension. Some supporting arcs could’ve been tighter, but as a first feature it’s a bold statement with heart.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Rochelle E

This is such a well made film. Refreshing for someone like me, who wants movies to artfully use the unique qualities of cinema (which MANY films do not): visuals, color, sound, music, performance. Somnium does this in spades. It is moody, deep, beautiful and allows the story and its meaning to unravel below the conscious. Which completely fits what this story is. The actors are absolutely phenomenal across the board, especially the lead, who showed her vast range. Kudos to these indie filmmakers.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Mort E

This movie captured me. I wondered later if I was living a type of sleeping reality. Thought provoking to the end. After the end of the movie, I carried deep felt feelings into and through the night. I loved the use of light and dark throughout the movie to help tease meaning and emotion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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With hopes of making it big in LA, small-town Gemma takes the overnight shift at Somnium, a mysterious sleep clinic where dreams are made real, but soon finds herself trapped in its web of dark secrets.

Director: Racheal Cain
Producer: Racheal Cain, Chris Raby, Andrea Saavedra, Patricia Chica
Screenwriter: Racheal Cain
Distributor: Yellow Veil Pictures
Production Co: Blue Dot Media, Allred Films
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2025
Runtime: 1h 32m

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