The Horror Collective has announced the release of For God’s Sake Wake Her Up, a new paranormal feature written and produced by James Justin Howells and directed by Wayne Moreheart. Following an acclaimed festival run that included screenings at Panic Fest 2025, the film will debut November 1 on BloodStream, before expanding to all major digital and on-demand platforms on December 1.
Starring Sarah Crawford in her feature debut alongside Mamie Kakimoto (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) and Queen Legend, the film explores grief, trauma, and loss through the lens of a sleep paralysis haunting. Produced by Matthew Villeneuve and Amy Laurel Barager, the film blends emotional storytelling with supernatural tension.
Writer James Justin Howells shared, “This is a story where the paranormal horror takes a back seat to the very real and gut-wrenching horror of grief, loss, and our need for redemption.” Director Wayne Moreheart added, “We wanted to make a film where the audience truly feels the weight of the characters’ pain and sorrow—where every moment hurts just as much for us as it does for them.”
Shaked Berenson, founder of The Horror Collective, praised the film, noting, “It’s rare to find a horror film that is as emotionally resonant as it is unsettling. We’re excited to share this with our audience.”
For God’s Sake Wake Her Up has already earned recognition on the festival circuit, winning awards at the Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards, Hallucinea Film Festival, and Gloucester Independent Film Festival.
The film is a Dark Places production in association with Amy Laurel Media Ltd.
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