Award-winning Writer/Director Allen Wolf’s Director’s Cut of Morning Star Pictures’ gripping psychological thriller IN MY SLEEP is set to premiere at two film festivals this September. This release marks the fifteenth anniversary of the original film, offering viewers a chance to experience the story as Wolf always envisioned it.

The Director’s Cut of “In My Sleep” will make its debut at the Silicon Beach Film Festival on Wednesday, September 11, at 7:30 PM. The screening will take place at the iconic TLC Chinese Theaters in Hollywood, providing a fitting backdrop for this thrilling cinematic experience.

Following its Silicon Beach premiere, the film will also be featured at the North Hollywood Cinefest. Audiences can catch this showing on Saturday, September 14, at 7:45 PM at the Glendale Dine-in theater, offering a unique viewing experience for festival-goers.

“In My Sleep” follows Marcus, a man who finds himself in a desperate race to uncover the truth when he discovers he may have murdered a close friend while sleepwalking. Marcus wakes up in a cemetery, half-naked and disoriented. His mind races with questions: “Where was I? Who was I with?” Suffering from parasomnia, a rare sleep disorder, Marcus often acts without memory while sleepwalking. Horror strikes when he wakes up with blood on his hands and a knife by his side. Soon after, a friend is discovered stabbed to death. Could Marcus have murdered in his sleep to conceal their dark secret?

Haunted by mysterious phone calls, Marcus suspects he’s being watched. Desperate for answers, he delves into his nocturnal activities. As he unravels the truth about his nighttime behavior, Marcus stumbles upon a shocking discovery.

This Director’s Cut enhances the original’s nail-biting suspense with refined color grading, improved visuals, and newly incorporated footage, all while tightening the pacing for a more intense viewing experience.

“When I first conceived ‘In My Sleep,’ I was fascinated by news stories of people committing extraordinary acts, even murder, while sleepwalking,” Wolf explains. “This Director’s Cut allowed me to refine my original vision, creating an even more immersive experience that draws viewers deeper into the protagonist’s world and the mystery that surrounds him.”

The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Philip Winchester (“Strike Back,” “Law and Order: SVU”), Lacey Chabert (“Mean Girls”), Abigail Spencer (“Rectify”), Kelly Overton (“Van Helsing”), Michael Badalucco (“The Practice”), Beth Grant (“No Country for Old Men”), and Tony Hale (“Veep”). Adding to the film’s taut atmosphere is an original score by acclaimed composer Conrad Pope (“The Wolfman,” orchestrator for “The Hobbit”).

Written and directed by Allen Wolf (“The Sound of Violet”), “In My Sleep” was produced by Wolf and David Austin, with Ralph Winter (producer of the “X-Men” series) serving as Executive Producer. These festival premieres offer film enthusiasts and thriller fans a chance to experience a meticulously crafted psychological thriller on the big screen.