I moderated a Q&A with the director and cast. What a lovely group of artists! This is releasing wide in 300 theatres across the country. Go support this thoughtful coming of age story
Directed by Shatara Michelle Ford
Dreams in Nightmares
A moving, slow-burn drama.
Drama
2026
2h 8m
3.5(1.7k)via LetterboxdDenée Benton + 4 more
After an abrupt layoff, Z embarks on a trip across the Midwestern United States in search of a friend who has seemingly disappeared off the grid. Traveling with her two closest friends, these three queer black femmes find their priorities tested as shapeshifting threats in each city expose (inter)personal and ideological fractures.
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Cast & crew
6What people say
gives us a very fun jumpscare when suddenly a white woman shows up. The sound design and music were exquisite 🔥watched at Berlinale 2025
Sean Baker found dead in a ditch
Common questions
What is Dreams in Nightmares about?+
It follows three queer Black femmes who travel across the American Midwest in search of a friend who has disappeared off the grid after a sudden job loss.
Who directed Dreams in Nightmares?+
Shatara Michelle Ford, an American director known for character-focused independent cinema, directed the film in 2026.
