''Laura Hasn't Slept'' is a 2020 American

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film written, directed, and co-produced by Parker Finn. The film stars Caitlin Stasey and Lew Temple. It would later serve as inspiration for Finn's feature-length horror film '' Smile'' (2022); a continuation in which Stasey briefly reprised her role.

Plot

While telling her therapist Dr. Parsons about a recurring nightmare in which a sinister man constantly smiles at her, Laura Weaver discovers that she is still experiencing the nightmare when Dr. Parsons morphs into a grotesque creature that wants to force Laura to look at it. Refusing to look, Laura runs out of the room. She returns a few moments later, believing the monster has gone; however, it suddenly appears in front of her, causing her to go insane and screams as she rips off her own face.

Cast

* Caitlin Stasey as Laura Weaver * Lew Temple as Dr. Parsons

Release

The film was screened at the SXSW Film Festival. Following the success of ''Smile'', it was released on

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in November 2022.

Reception

''Nightmarish Conjurings'' does "not recommend the film if you're having problems sleeping". ''Morbidly Beautiful'' scored it 4.5 out of 5.

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scored it 6.7/10, based on 756 votes.

References

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