Pantafa

A single mother named Marta moves to the mountain village of Malanotte with her daughter, Nina, hoping the quiet environment will help the girl recover from a sleep disorder that causes hallucinations. However, the local atmosphere is unsettling, and the child's condition worsens upon arrival. Nina suffers from vivid nightmares involving a ghostly entity that immobilizes her and steals her breath, leaving Marta to struggle with her daughter's wellbeing in an increasingly sinister setting.

This Italian horror film was directed by Emanuele Scaringi, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Tiziana Triana and Vanessa Picciarelli. The movie stars Kasia Smutniak as Marta, supported by a cast that includes Francesco Colella, Giuseppe Cederna, Mario Sgueglia, Betti Pedrazzi, and Mauro Marino. Produced by companies such as RAI Cinema and Fandango, the film has a runtime of 105 minutes.

Since its release on March 30, 2023, the film has received a lukewarm response from viewers. It holds a rating of 4.5/10 on IMDb based on 175 votes and an identical score of 4.5/10 on TMDB from 16 votes.