We Put the World to Sleep (2026)
Story overview
In this science fiction horror mystery, actors Adrian and Duru become dangerously immersed in their apocalyptic film roles, blurring reality with fiction as they undertake a secret mission to actually end the world. This is the second installment in a spiritual trilogy that explores psychological horror and the boundaries between performance and reality.
Parent Guide
This psychological horror film contains intense themes of reality distortion, apocalyptic scenarios, and psychological breakdown. Recommended for mature teens and adults due to disturbing content and complex themes.
Content breakdown
Contains psychological peril and tension rather than physical violence. Characters engage in dangerous behavior with apocalyptic consequences. The threat is more existential and psychological than physical.
High psychological horror elements with characters losing grip on reality. Apocalyptic themes and the premise of ending the world could be deeply disturbing. The film explores dark psychological states and reality distortion.
May contain some strong language given the intense themes, but specific language content is not detailed in the provided information.
No sexual content or nudity indicated in the provided information. Focus is on psychological and horror elements.
No substance use indicated in the provided information. The film focuses on psychological themes rather than substance-related content.
High emotional intensity due to psychological horror, reality distortion, and apocalyptic themes. Characters experience psychological breakdown and obsession that creates sustained tension.
Parent tips
This film contains intense psychological horror themes, apocalyptic scenarios, and disturbing content about characters losing touch with reality. The premise involves characters attempting to end the world, which could be frightening for younger viewers. The film explores dark themes of obsession and psychological breakdown.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What parts of the movie made you feel scared?
- Why do you think the characters wanted to end the world?
- How can we tell the difference between movies and real life?
- How did the movie show the characters losing touch with reality?
- What do you think about the idea of actors becoming their characters?
- What makes apocalyptic stories compelling or frightening?
- How does this film compare to other horror movies you've seen?
- What commentary does the film make about method acting and artistic obsession?
- How does the film explore the psychological horror of losing one's identity?
- What themes about reality versus fiction does the trilogy explore?
- How does the apocalyptic premise serve as a metaphor for personal or psychological collapse?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.