Ritualistic murders, which one lived only in his nightmares, have now begun occurring in Owen Whitemore's reality. The stylized killings bear the unmistakable signature of infamous serial killer--and current deathrow inmate--Dr. Eugene Branch (Armand Assante, "American Gangster"), thrusting young Owen on an unlikely collision course with the volatile monster.
Enter Dr. Jonas Julian (Ron Perlman, "Hellboy," "Season of the Witch," "Conan"), world-renowned authority on sleep disorders and dream analysis, who has one additional special discipline that will ultimately spell the difference between salvation and destruction for his young patient. As the clock ticks down toward Branch's execution, Owen's life uravels and the murders escalate. Suspicion is cast on Owen as the myster deepens and the story hurtles toward its breathtaking climax.
