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Sleeptalker is a creative film with a plot line that isn't often seen and would be enjoyable for the majority of the family to watch together. It's suspenseful, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and keeps you wondering what's going to happen next. This is a good movie for just about anyone mainly because it's really easy to relate to the main character, Meghan (Jillian Lebling), when she is being bullied by the other girls. I think what Meghan's alter ego says to the mean girl is along the lines of something we've all probably wanted to say to someone who was being mean to us at some point in our lives. Children will enjoy this because everyone can relate to the main character, Meghan, who's the subject of bullying. Kids can be mean this film has an interesting plot twist that turns the meannies around. It has a slight suspenseful feel to it, but there are no jump scares or anything really scary at all. This short film is about a young girl, Meghan, who is disliked by some of the girls in her class and yet invited to a class sleepover. During the night, there is a mix-up of identities and the result is that the meanest girl tells everyone to stop being mean to Meghan. The plot line is creative and not overly done. It's very relatable because most people have been bullied at some point in their life. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what's going to happen next. It flows rather well and gives you a little backstory on what is going on before we get to the scene where the meannie goes into action. It's suitable for the target age group and while some may say it's a horror film, there is really nothing scary in it and it doesn't give off much of a horror movie vibe. All of the language is understandable and not outrageous and none of it would go over a child's head. The cinematography is well done and smooth. As are the transitions between scenes. The sound is pretty good, always understandable with occasional room noise in the background. Directed by Jillian Lebling, a versatile young actress who played Peggy Donovan in Bridge of Spies and Elizabeth Keen on The Blacklist. Happy to accept for KIDS FIRST! Film Festival, for ages 8 to 15. Reviewed by Kelsey M., KIDS FIRST! Juror.

A group of girls go to a sleepover. There is one girl that doesn't quite fit in, but maybe the sleeptalker can help with that.