---
title: "Parasomnia"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/parasomnia-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19222
imdb_id: "tt0922547"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 74
content_rating: "R"
---

# Parasomnia (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/parasomnia-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Parasomnia" (2008).
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Title: Parasomnia
Year: 2008
Release Date: 10/17/2008 (US)
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Supernatural horror
Runtime: 1h 43m
Rating: R
Director: William Malone
Writer: William Malone
Cast: Jeffrey Combs, Timothy Bottoms, Sean Young, Dylan Purcell, Patrick Kilpatrick, Dylan M. McKnight, Cherilyn Wilson, Dov Tiefenbach.
Plot:
Laura Baxter (played by Cherilyn Wilson) is a young woman suffering from a medical condition called parasomnia.
She is a childhood accident victim who sleeps her life away, awakening briefly on rare occasions.
Danny Sloan is an art student who works in a record shop.
Danny falls in love with Laura.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Malone
- **Networks / Studios**: Luminous Processes, Rising Storm Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cherilyn Wilson** as *Laura Baxter*
- **Sean Young** as *Madeline Volpe*
- **Patrick Kilpatrick** as *Byron Volpe*
- **Dylan McKnight** as *Danny Sloan*
- **Jeffrey Combs** as *Detective Garrett*
- **Timothy Bottoms** as *Dr. Corso*
- **Alison Brie** as *Darcy*
- **Kathryn Leigh Scott** as *Nurse Evans*
- **Janet Tracy Keijser** as *Sara*
- **Jeff Doucette** as *Detective Conroy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Parasomnia online?
Parasomnia is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Parasomnia worth watching?
Parasomnia holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Parasomnia and when was it released?
Parasomnia is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Parasomnia?
Parasomnia was directed by William Malone.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Parasomnia — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19222)
- [Parasomnia (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasomnia_(film))
- [Parasomnia (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19222-parasomnia/cast)
- [Parasomnia (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0922547/)
- [Parasomnia (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Parasomnia_(film))

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