A mind-body disconnect - that's what causes sleep paralysis, a terrifyingly real experience in which someone awakes momentarily made of stone. Molly Duggan is determined to discover a treatment, because in rare cases, it can kill: Her mother was one of its victims. But what science can't explain is why Molly suddenly starts experiencing episodes herself and during them, feels a sinister presence surrounding her. So she turns to legends, and that's when her real nightmare begins. Haylie Duff stars in this pulse-pounding chiller.
Practical Effects
Sleep paralysis demon design on a budget.
Acting
Haylie Duff commits to screaming.
Director
Terry Ingram
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released direct-to-DVD as 'Nightmare' but also known as 'The Haunting of Molly Duggan' and 'Shadow Demon' depending on region.
The film borrows heavily from global sleep paralysis folklore—particularly the 'old hag' phenomenon and Filipino 'bangungut' legends—without much cultural depth.
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