Theta States (2017): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2017, Theta States is a horror film directed by Manny Serrano. “Sometimes Your Nightmares Become Your Reality” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Danny is a long-term insomniac. He comes across an ad for the Audible Lucid Perceptions sleep clinic, run by the peculiar Dr. Zovnig, and goes in for a consultation. The doctor gives him a small audio device, which generates brain-frequency-altering audio waves, intended to hypnotize Danny into a dream state. Upon the first treatment, Danny is cured and is now sleeping better than he ever has in his life. Danny starts to realize that although he may be able to sleep again, there could be something wrong. Nightmares haunt his sleep, with recurring hallucinations and blackouts while he's awake. Is it all a side effect of the treatment, or is there some evil force at work, affecting Danny's every move?

Who’s in it. Theta States stars Thomas Ryan as Danny, Erin Brown as Kelly, Kathryn Lill as Nicole and Tom Coll as Dr. Zovnig, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Theta States has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theta States page.

If you liked it. Fans of Theta States tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.