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Chicago – The supernatural thriller, where unseen forces begin to permeate the normalcy of life, has been a staple in the “scary movie” genre since telling stories on film began. The debut of filmmaker Scott Powers, the aptly titled “Insomnium,” is one of those types of supernatural film, combining sleep deprivation with the connective spirits of something not quite right. The film is releasing on Video-On-Demand (VOD) through various outlets on June 18th, 2019. See below for a special offer for readers of HollywoodChicago.com. For the trailer of “Insomnium, click here.

Mystery at the Top of the Stairs: Scene from ‘Insomnium,’ Directed by Scott Powers

Photo credit: Insomnium LLC

George (Brad Pennington) and Phinneas (Clint Browning) share an apartment in Los Angeles, and their Russian landlord, Mr. Romanovsky (Leon Shparaga) lives in the upstairs unit. The complex has an impossibly steep set of stairs, and this becomes daunting when George is injured,...

What goes bump in the night just might possess you. Insomnium follows two high school friends, a Ouija board, and a series of horrifyingly unfortunate events. Check out the new teaser trailer in today's Horror Highlights. Also: The Dark Within VOD and DVD release details, and news on the Annual Doc Holli-days event starting on August 10th.

New Insomnium Teaser Trailer and Release Details: Insomnium will hit VOD on Tuesday, June 18th!

"As George investigates his roommate's increasingly disturbing nocturnal behavior, he suspects that his friend has become possessed by a dark entity.

Synopsis

Longtime buddies since high school, George (Brad Pennington) and Phinneas (Clint Browning) share an apartment in Los Angeles. It’s a duplex, with their Russian landlord, Mr. Romanovsky (Leon Shparaga) living in the upstairs unit. George has returned to the apartment (atop an almost insurmountable flight of outdoor stairs) with injuries to one leg and one arm,...