Story, Cast & Movie Details
About
Sleepwalker is a 2026 American psychological thriller written and directed by Brandon Auman. Starring Hayden Panettiere in the lead role, the film explores grief, trauma, and the fragile line between reality and nightmare.
Combining psychological horror with emotional storytelling, Sleepwalker follows a grieving mother whose terrifying visions and worsening sleepwalking episodes pull her into a dark and disturbing mystery.
Story
The story centers on Sarah, a grieving mother struggling to cope with the tragic loss of her daughter in a devastating car accident. The tragedy also leaves her abusive husband in a coma, forcing Sarah to confront overwhelming grief and emotional trauma on her own.
As she attempts to rebuild her life, Sarah begins experiencing vivid nightmares, disturbing hallucinations, and increasingly dangerous sleepwalking episodes. Haunted by terrifying visions, she finds it impossible to separate reality from illusion.
With each passing night, the psychological torment intensifies, drawing Sarah deeper into a world of fear, guilt, and hidden truths. As the mystery surrounding her experiences unfolds, she must confront her darkest memories before they consume her completely.
Filled with suspense, emotional depth, and shocking twists, Sleepwalker delivers a gripping psychological thriller that explores the devastating effects of trauma and loss.
cast
Hayden Panettiere as Sarah
Justin Chatwin
Beverly D’Angelo
Mischa Barton
Lori Tan Chinn
Kea Ho
crew
Writer & Director: Brandon Auman
Why Watch?
An intense psychological thriller with emotional depth
Hayden Panettiere in a powerful lead performance
Suspenseful story exploring grief, trauma, and fear
Atmospheric visuals with haunting psychological tension
Unexpected twists that keep audiences engaged
Final Verdict
Sleepwalker (2026) promises to be a chilling psychological thriller that blends emotional drama with suspense and horror. Featuring a compelling performance from Hayden Panettiere and an unsettling story of trauma and survival, the film is set to captivate fans of psychological thrillers.

