Somne (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Spain
Alternative Title: Visiones, Somniac - Tödliche Träume, Aypni, Somne: terrores nocturnos
Director: Isidro Ortiz
Writer: Cristóbal Garrido, David Alonso
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Vaca Films
Genre: Horror, Horror Film, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: autism, coma, computer, dream, experiment, group, laboratory, monkey, nightmare, university
Story
In the island of Salerma, Dr. Andrea de Novi arrives at the University of Linza to replace María Ruiz after her apparent suicide. The university is conducting an experiment to connect a human brain with a computer system using a monkey named Orvil as the test subject. Andrea works alongside the eccentric Dr. Diego Morán and Gabriel, María's son. However, she soon suspects something sinister when Marquina, one of the co-directors, warns her to leave the project. Guided by Fer, Ulloa's autistic son, Andrea discovers a hidden cellar containing footage revealing that the experiment was previously tested on humans, including Fer himself. She learns that these tests led to the deaths of Dr. Guillén and María. Teaming up with Marcos, an old friend and guard of the campus, Andrea aims to stop Ulloa and Benedict from continuing the experiment while trying to cure Fer's autism before they're caught.
Summary
Somne (2005) is a Spanish science fiction horror film directed by Isidro Ortiz. Set on Salerma island, the story revolves around a university conducting an unethical experiment to decode human dream phases using a monkey named Orvil and previously human subjects. When Dr. Andrea de Novi arrives to replace María Ruiz, she becomes embroiled in uncovering the dark truths behind the project. The film explores themes of unchecked scientific ambition, ethical dilemmas, and the dangers of tampering with the human mind. It's a blend of horror, sci-fi, and thriller elements, featuring strong performances and a gripping narrative that keeps viewers guessing until the end.
