A fiercely independent woman’s late-night rideshare spirals into a waking nightmare when she becomes the target of a deranged driver’s sinister experiment, forcing her to confront both human and supernatural horrors to survive.

SYNOPSIS:

Mara Guerrero, a tough yet emotionally guarded woman, navigates her “normal” world defined by past trauma and strained relationships, including with her boyfriend, Kyle. After an emotionally charged night at a bar, she reluctantly takes a rideshare home, only to find herself abducted by Frank, a meticulous and unnervingly calm predator. Thrust into this new, harrowing situation alongside another victim, Natty, Mara is forced to face her fears head-on while grappling with Frank’s disturbing methods and cryptic behavior.

Initially united in their terror, Mara and Natty struggle to escape Frank’s escalating torment. As Mara pieces together Frank’s obsession with an ancient, sinister force, the dynamics shift. Frank becomes increasingly unstable, revealing ties to supernatural elements linked to a mysterious book and an unearthly entity. Natty begins to exhibit strange, unnerving behavior, hinting at a transformation. Frank’s experiments spiral out of control, and Mara’s attempts to protect Natty turn into a desperate fight for survival as Frank’s plans unravel, exposing his monstrous intent.

Battered and near defeat, Mara is left with no choice but to embrace her own resilience. As Frank faces his doom, Natty’s transformation into a demonic predator completes, and the true threat emerges. Mara must overcome her self-doubt and utilize everything she has learned to confront this terrifying force. In a climactic battle of survival, Mara narrowly escapes the chaos, forever changed by the horrors she endured and the dark truths she uncovered, though the nightmare’s full implications remain hauntingly unresolved.

A WAKING NIGHTMARE