Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

Set in modern times, the film follows college life, a theatre production, and late-night encounters. The everyday setting—classrooms, homes, and a campus stage—gives a relatable backdrop for the dark events. The Halloween backdrop and the party atmosphere anchor the time period in a current era.

The story unfolds across a social house where Pearl is invited, a college campus where Leah studies, and a graveyard that becomes a site of danger and revelation. The action shifts between a dorm-like setting, a theatrical rehearsal space, and eerie nocturnal locations tied to the Nightwalkers. These locations establish a contrast between ordinary student life and the supernatural horror that erupts when the Nightwalker threat emerges.

💞 Romance

A central romance develops between Pearl and Leah, challenging norms and family expectations. Their bond is tested by danger from the Nightwalker lineage and social pressures from Pearl's world. The relationship explores love across danger and the possibility of immortality.

⚖️ Power & Consent

The Nightwalkers' predation highlights power dynamics and coercion, including forced inductions and an attempted assault. The film presents a sharp look at control, vulnerability, and the fight for agency in the face of predatory forces. Characters confront whether desire can coexist with consent within a dangerous world.

🪞 Identity & Transformation

Nightwalkers transform humans into members, redefining who counts as family and ally. Pearl's leadership and Leah's impending transformation push characters to question what it means to belong. The changes are both literal and emotional, reshaping loyalties and futures.