Dreams in Nightmares
Out Aug 21, 2026 · theaters
Three friends drive across the Midwest searching for a friend who has gone off the grid, and the trip changes them.
Drama · Road movie
Cast
Who's in it

Denée Benton
as Z · Black American

Sasha Compère
as Tasha · Haitian heritage
Dezi Bing
as Lauren · Ancestry not verified

Mars Storm Rucker
as Kel · Black American

Jasmin Savoy Brown
as Sabrina · Black American

Robert Wisdom
as Virgil · Jamaican heritage

Regina Taylor
as Bernice · Black American
Charlie Barnett
as Reece
Molly Bernard
Role not yet published
Alfie Fuller
as Trish
Malek Mouzon
as Dionne
Joss Barton
as Toni
Heritage is shown only where a reliable source documents it. How we verify
Why it's on the radar
Written and directed by Shatara Michelle Ford; premiered at BlackStar Film Festival.
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