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Dreams in Nightmares (2026)

Movie 128 min

Drama

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.

Shatara Michelle Ford Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 21, 2026
Runtime
128 min
IMDb
tt32765596
Language
Studio
Spark Features, , Paradise City, 120E Films

Themes

Cast

Denée Benton Denée Benton Z Mars Storm Rucker Kel Dezi Bing Lauren Sasha Compère Sasha Compère Tasha Charlie Barnett Charlie Barnett Reece Molly Bernard Molly Bernard Jamie Alfie Fuller Alfie Fuller Trish Jasmin Savoy Brown Jasmin Savoy Brown Sabrina Regina Taylor Regina Taylor Bernice Robert Wisdom Robert Wisdom Virgil Malek Mouzon Dionne Joss Barton Toni

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dreams in Nightmares about?
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.
Who directed Dreams in Nightmares?
Dreams in Nightmares was directed by Shatara Michelle Ford.
Who stars in Dreams in Nightmares?
Dreams in Nightmares stars Denée Benton, Mars Storm Rucker, Dezi Bing, Sasha Compère.
When was Dreams in Nightmares released?
Dreams in Nightmares is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch Dreams in Nightmares?
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