You Shall Not Sleep

Set in 1984, this horror thriller follows a theater troupe that relocates to a deserted psychiatric hospital to prepare for a play. Under the guidance of their leader, the actors undergo an experiment involving prolonged sleep deprivation to alter their perception and improve their performances. As the group remains awake, they begin to encounter the mysterious energies and secrets hidden within the building. Bianca, an ambitious young actress competing for the lead role, must navigate the tension with her colleagues while facing a dangerous, unknown force threatening the group.

The film was directed by Gustavo Hernández, marking the first in a sequence of three credited feature films. It features a cast including Eva De Dominici, Belén Rueda, Natalia de Molina, Germán Palacios, Juan Manuel Guilera, and Susana Hornos. Produced by Bowfinger and Pampa Films, the project was a collaboration between Argentina, Spain, and Uruguay. With a runtime of 106 minutes, the movie holds a moderate audience reception, reflected by a rating of 5.6/10 on TMDB based on 143 votes.