The Machinist

The Machinist

How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?

R 2004 · 102 min · ★ 7.5 (6K) · Thriller, Drama

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Directed by Brad Anderson · Written by Scott Kosar

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