• Chasing Sleep (2000) Soundtrack OST •

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Chasing Sleep

Ed Saxon (Jeff Daniels) is an English professor whose wife, Eve, doesn't return home from work one day. Unsure of what to do Saxon calls the police who look for the woman but cannot find any trace of her.

Later a young student, Sadie (Emily Bergl) visits Saxon at his home to inquire why he is not at school. Sadie is attracted to Saxon and while she is at his house, slips in the bathroom and hurts herself leaving her sweater with blood stains on it.

Saxon receives a phone call from George Simian (Julian McMahon) and during the brief conversation Saxon says he knows George and Eve were having an affair. Saxon is not able to sleep and moments of anxiety and confusion begin to cloud his consciousness.

He is visited by Detective Derm (Gil Bellows) who tells Saxon that he will investigate the actions of his missing wife. The next day George comes to Saxon's house and attacks him, accusing him of doing something to his missing wife.

Saxon tells Detective Derm that he was accosted by George and the detective arrests him and tells Saxon they have found his wife's abandoned car in a wooded area near George's house. When Saxon discovers an unusual object under a chest of drawers he seems to lose his grasp on reality.

Detective Derm returns to investigate further he discovers from personal papers that Saxon's wife was pregnant and this information causes Saxon to eject the detective from his home so he can come to terms with the information.

Sadie returns to see bring Saxon some aid and during a moment of intimacy they come together but Saxon is too preoccupied to show any real affection for the young girl. Saxon roams the basement of his house where the water pipes leave a dark landscape of flooded wasteland.

George returns to Saxon's house with revenge on his mind and Saxon's grasp on reality slips further away.

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	Chasing Sleep
	Piano Recording No. 6 Andante Soave	Fanny Mendelssohn: Writer

User reviews

Laura Young

5/10

The soundtrack enhances the suspense and mystery of the film, adding depth to the storyline and helping to build a sense of foreboding.

Laura Hall

7/10

The music in Chasing Sleep creates a sense of unease and tension that keeps the audience on edge, mirroring Saxon's own descent into paranoia and delusion.

Paul Anderson

7/10

The haunting melodies and subtle sound effects in the soundtrack effectively convey the psychological unraveling of Ed Saxon, adding depth and intensity to the storyline.

Daniel Perez

9/10

The use of dissonant strings and eerie electronic sounds creates a sense of impending dread, mirroring the protagonist's descent into paranoia and delusion. The music intensifies the psychological thriller aspect of the film, making it a truly immersive and chilling experience for the audience.

William Wilson

8/10

The soundtrack of Chasing Sleep perfectly captures the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the film, enhancing the sense of anxiety and confusion that the main character experiences.

Joshua Mitchell

5/10

The use of minimalist compositions and subtle sound design in the soundtrack of Chasing Sleep creates a sense of isolation and claustrophobia that immerses the audience in the protagonist's unraveling psyche.

Patricia Turner

6/10

The music in Chasing Sleep is a crucial element in setting the tone of the film, adding layers of complexity to the narrative and enhancing the emotional impact of the story.

Timothy Anderson

6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the psychological turmoil of the main character, using a mix of electronic and orchestral elements to create a sense of inner turmoil.

George Mitchell

6/10

The haunting and eerie tones in the soundtrack of Chasing Sleep perfectly capture the protagonist's descent into madness and confusion.

Laura Hernandez

6/10

The music in Chasing Sleep creates a sense of tension and unease that keeps the audience on edge, mirroring the protagonist's own state of mind.

Mark Garcia

10/10

The haunting and atmospheric soundtrack of Chasing Sleep perfectly captures the sense of unease and confusion that permeates the film. Each musical cue adds layers of tension and mystery to the unfolding story, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout.