Movies and TvShows featuring "insomnia" theme.
Suffering from insomnia and migraines, Shen Xifan consults a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, He Suye. As their lives intersect, an unexpected romance blossoms.
An insomniac office worker seeks relief from his insomnia by attending support groups, where he meets a soap maker named Tyler Durden. Together, they form an underground fight club that spirals out of control. As the narrator delves deeper into the world of fight club and Tyler's extreme philosophies, he begins to question his own reality and identity. The boundaries between reality and madness blur as the narrator's life unravels.
In an unidentified city, two detectives hunt a serial killer who bases his murders on the seven deadly sins. As they investigate each crime scene, they uncover a twisted game of revenge and violence. With only two victims left, the detectives race against time to stop the killer and save innocent lives.
Travis Bickle, a Vietnam War veteran, becomes a taxi driver in New York City. Lonely and disturbed, Travis becomes infatuated with a campaign volunteer named Betsy. As Travis's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the city's moral decay and decides to take violent action. His obsession with saving a child prostitute leads him on a path of bloodshed and chaos. Ultimately, Travis's irrationality resurfaces, leaving his sanity in question.
After an experimental drug trial goes awry, the test subjects face a terrifying side effect: if you fall asleep you die. Trapped in an isolated facility, panic ensues as they try to escape and somehow stay awake.
A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.
A woman who suffers from insomnia wakes up every night at exactly 3.33AM, during the devil's hour. She experiences deja-vu and visions of events that have never happened before. Meanwhile, a series of mysterious murders are being investigated by the police, which seem to be connected to the woman and her detached son Isaac.
A detective named Hae-Jun is investigating the death of a man who frequently climbed a mountain. In the process, he encounters the man's young wife, Seo-Rae, an immigrant from China. Suspecting her involvement in the death, Hae-Jun begins to stalk her and becomes obsessed. However, as the investigation progresses, Hae-Jun learns that Seo-Rae is not the killer. They develop a close relationship but soon, Hae-Jun discovers that Seo-Rae is actually the murderer and has been manipulating him. She confesses to the crime and tries to bury herself alive at the beach, leaving Hae-Jun devastated.
Bob, a still famous actor, arrives in Tokyo to shoot a commercial but feels oblivious and bored. He meets Charlotte, a lonely young woman accompanying her busy photographer husband. Over the next few days, Bob and Charlotte connect, sharing their emotions and fears. They have a great time together at a party and their understanding deepens. Bob has a brief affair with a singer but Charlotte is disappointed. On their last night together, they admit their wish to stay in Tokyo but know it's just a fantasy. They share a gentle goodbye and embrace before parting ways.
After receiving her ex-husband's novel, a wealthy art gallery owner is consumed by its violent and symbolic revenge story, leading her to reflect on her own unhappiness and past regrets.
An industrial worker named Trevor Reznik hasn't slept in a year and begins to doubt his own sanity. He experiences hallucinations and paranoia, and his guilt over a hit and run accident leads him to believe there is a conspiracy against him. As he unravels the mystery, Trevor discovers that his own guilt and insomnia have driven him to madness, creating a separate identity named Ivan. In the end, Trevor turns himself in to the police and finally finds some peace as he falls asleep in his cell.
Persona (2018) is a crime drama and mystery TV show that follows the story of a serial killer and the police officers trying to solve the case. The plot also revolves around corruption and the challenges faced by the detectives in their pursuit of justice. With a touch of flamenco and an intriguing investigation, Persona (2018) keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Once blessed with unique superpowers, a family loses their abilities due to modern day problems — until a mysterious woman changes everything.
Two LA detectives, Dormer and Eckhart, are sent to Nightmute, Alaska to solve the murder of a local teen. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Dormer accidentally shoots and kills Eckhart, which leads to a web of deception and guilt. With an insomniac Dormer struggling to stay ahead of the killer, he must confront his own demons and find the truth before it's too late.
A romantic comedy which is about a timpanist witnessing a murder case but cannot remember anything about what happened. With the help from a mysterious guy, she attempts to recover her memories from that day.
In the Heat of the Night is a crime drama film set in a small-town Mississippi. When a murder occurs, a black detective is reluctantly asked to help solve the case, revealing the racial tensions and prejudice in the community. With an unlikely partnership and against the odds, they work together to catch the killer. It explores themes of racism, justice, and the power of working together.
Growing up, Ding Xiaorou had a pretty normal life but at the age of 17, everything changed. Through a series of misunderstandings, Xiaorou finds herself on the bad end of a stranger’s curse, a curse that dooms her to spend the rest of her life unable to find true love. As the years pass, Xiaorou is reminded time and time again, of the stranger’s curse, as one after another, her romantic relationships fail. Cursed and alone, Xiaorou begins to wonder if she’s doomed for all time. On the verge of giving up all hope, Xiaorou meets Chi Xin and suddenly, everything changes.
New Nightmare is a horror movie directed by Wes Craven. It follows the story of Heather Langenkamp, the actress who played Nancy Thompson in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. In the movie, a supernatural creature named Freddy Krueger starts to become real and haunts Heather and her son, Dylan. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Heather must find a way to stop Freddy and save herself and her loved ones.
A group of people stay in a haunted mansion and experience paranormal phenomenon. The main character, an insomniac, starts a sleep study to investigate the haunting. As the story unfolds, they uncover the dark secrets of the mansion and the supernatural horror that lurks within.
Still Alice is about a linguistics professor named Alice who, at her 50th birthday party, starts to experience memory loss. Upon visiting the doctor, she is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. The film follows Alice's journey as she copes with the disease and her relationships with her husband and children become strained. She faces challenges in her career and tries to make the most of the time she has left before her memory fades away completely. Still Alice depicts the heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer's Disease on both the individual and their loved ones.