Ritualistic murders, which once lived only in his nightmares, have now begun occurring in Owen Whitemore’s reality. The stylized killings bear the unmistakable signature of infamous serial killer–and current Death Row inmate–Dr. Eugene Branch (Armand Assante), thrusting young Owen on an unlikely collision course with the volatile monster.
Enter Dr. Jonas Julian (Ron Perlman), world-renowned authority on sleep disorders and dream analysis, who has one additional special discipline that will ultimately spell the difference between salvation and destruction for his young patient. As the clock ticks down toward Branch’s execution, Owen’s life unravels and the murders escalate. Suspicion is cast on Owen as the mystery deepens and the story hurtles toward its breathtaking climax.
Originally expected this year, the film now looks to be aiming for an early 2011 release. Douglas S. Younglove wrote, directed, and produced.