Parasomnia at the American Cinematheque
PARASOMNIA (DREAMS OF THE SLEEPWALKER)
2008, Rising Storm Productions, 103 min.
Director William Malone (HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, FEAR DOT COM, "Masters of Horror") helms this macabre twist on the Sleeping Beauty legend. This gripping peril-packed love story not only taps into the zeitgeist of dark yet edgy romance-driven fantasies, but also pushes the familiar slasher film landscape into the more unique world of the surreal. The film is director Malone’s homage to the late Polish Surrealist Zdzislaw Beksinski, using the artist's work as the inspiration for the dream world throughout the film.
Valdemar Plusa, owner of the Belvedere Gallery and Beksinski's longtime friend and agent, will introduce the program. A panel discussion moderated by Richard Elfman (THE FORBIDDEN ZONE) on how art shapes and enriches the filmmaker’s vision, past and present, will precede the film, with director William Malone as well as legendary filmmakers Tobe Hooper, Mick Garris, Wes Craven and Stuart Gordon.
(Note from Perry: I will be conducting the interview with Valdemar before the film)
The filmmakers’ proceeds from this screening will be donated to arts organization MOCA for its continued support in providing arts education programs to the public and support for new artists.
Tickets $10, Students $8, advance tickets: Fandango