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Don't Sleep could refer to a variety of things. It could be in reference to the 2017 film, the 2000 album by DJ Hurricane, the 2010 album by Stealing O'Neal, the band formed by Dave Smalley in 2018, the 2016 song by Dorian, the 2021 song by 24kGoldn, or the free-to-use utility for Windows that prevents a computer from entering sleep mode or shutting down unexpectedly. Don't Sleep could also be referring to the upcoming book by Nghi Vo, titled Don't Sleep with the Dead, which is a standalone companion novella to The Chosen and the Beautiful.

Don't Sleep: A 2017 film

'Don't Sleep' is a 2017 American fantasy horror film written and directed by Rick Bieber. The film stars Dominic Sherwood as Zach Bradford, a young man who, after moving into a cottage with his wife Shawn (Charlbi Dean Kriek), is confronted by the horrors of a forgotten childhood.

The film begins with a dream sequence in which a young Zach (Dash Williams) wanders through a foggy marsh and is tormented by a bald crone and an evil twin. Following this sequence, Zach is taken to the office of a therapist, Dr. Richard Sommers (Cary Elwes), who dismisses the dreams as mere nightmares. The story then jumps forward several years to Zach as an adult, now married and living a seemingly idyllic life with his wife Shawn. However, things take a dark turn when Vincent's father, Mr. Marino (Alex Rocco), commits suicide, and Zach starts to experience haunting visions of his childhood double and disturbing images on his laptop.

The film explores the trauma of confronting one's dark past and the impact of compartmentalizing painful memories. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that Zach is not the only one haunted by his past, as other characters, including Shawn and Jo (Drea de Matteo), experience supernatural occurrences and are forced to confront their own demons.

"Don't Sleep" attempts to tackle profound questions, such as how individuals can take responsibility for their actions when their loved ones refuse to acknowledge the darkness within them. Unfortunately, despite its ambitious themes, the film falls flat, with critics citing a convoluted narrative, underdeveloped characters, and a hokey twist ending as drawbacks. The film has a low rating of 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting its poor reception.

Don't Sleep: A 2025 book by Nghi Vo

Don't Sleep with the Dead is an upcoming book by award-winning author Nghi Vo, set to be published on April 8, 2025. It is a standalone companion novella to Vo's acclaimed debut novel, The Chosen and the Beautiful, a queer reimagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

Plot

Don't Sleep with the Dead follows Nick Carraway, a paper soldier and novelist who has made a living from watching and pretending—pretending to be straight, to be human, and to have forgotten the events of the summer of 1922. However, on the eve of World War II, Nick discovers that someone has been observing his pretence and that memory is a two-way street. When he encounters a familiar face at a club, it becomes clear that Jay Gatsby, dead or damned, is not done with him.

Reception

Don't Sleep with the Dead has received praise from various publications, including NPR, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. It has been described as a "gorgeous love letter to desire and identity" and a "hauntingly beautiful" rendering of Nick Carraway and the world he inhabits. The book has also been well-received by fans, with one reviewer calling it a "gift" and another stating that it "surpassed all [their] expectations."

Don't Sleep: A 2016 song by Dorian

Dorian, born Alton Dorian Clark, is an American rapper, producer, songwriter, and basketball coach from Indianapolis, Indiana. His music is influenced by the 1970s funk era artists his parents played when he was growing up, such as The Ohio Players, Lakeside, and Bootsy Collins. In 2015, Dorian signed a digital distribution deal and released his first project, The D.U.C.K. Tape, followed by his second full-length LP, Every Scar Has A Story, co-executive produced by Joey French.

In 2016, Dorian moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career and released the single "Don't Sleep" on YouTube. The audio version received 60,000 views, and the song was subsequently released on music streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. "Don't Sleep" has catchy and explicit lyrics, with an intro that repeats the song's title several times. The song has accumulated over 1,000,000 streams to date and was remixed with Def Jam signee and fellow Indianapolis rapper Mark Battles. The "Don't Sleep" remix premiered on iHeartRadio's WZRL Real 98.3 Indianapolis.

Don't Sleep: A 2021 song by 24kGoldn

"Don't Sleep" is a song by 24kGoldn, released in 2021 on his album "El Dorado". The song is co-written by Rami Yacoub, Omer Fedi, Billy Walsh, Golden Landis Von Jones (24kGoldn) and Ilya Salmanzadeh, and co-produced by 24kGoldn and Omer Fedi.

The lyrics to the song are quite emotional, with the chorus featuring the lines "Don't sleep, don't let it all die/Sweet dreams and memories left behind". The pre-chorus also hints at a relationship coming to an end: "Don't sleep on me 'cause I keep the keys to your deepest dreams/And you hate it/Can't keep the peace 'cause that piece of me/You placed out of reach is my safety".

In an interview, 24kGoldn shared his thoughts on the song: "I think there’s strength in vulnerability, and I’m learning that as a human being. You don’t gotta be perfect all the time. You don’t gotta be pristine, like exactly portraying yourself as an image of perfection, because it’s not human. We all got problems, and a song like ‘Don’t Sleep’ is probably my most vulnerable song, just talking about how I feel and in the most honest and simple way possible. You listen to this song, you shed a couple tears, you go to sleep, you going to wake up feeling a lot better."

Don't Sleep: A free-to-use utility to prevent computer sleep mode

Don't Sleep is a free-to-use utility for Windows that prevents your computer from entering sleep mode, activating power-saving measures, shutting down, or taking any other action triggered by periods of inactivity. It is especially useful when running older software on modern operating systems.

Don't Sleep operates on a simple principle: it senses when the screensaver is about to activate or the computer is about to sleep and convinces the operating system that important tasks are in progress, thus aborting the sleep process. This ensures your computer remains active and prevents unexpected shutdowns, especially during critical tasks.

In addition to its primary function, Don't Sleep also has a timer that allows you to control when your computer blocks or shuts down. This feature is handy during long downloads or software installations. However, using Don't Sleep can drain your battery more quickly than usual.

Don't Sleep is a reliable and invaluable tool that gives you more power management options than other similar utilities. It can block sleep and hibernation, keep your screen on, and prevent accidental shutdowns. You can configure both sleep and awake options, as well as set aggressive power management rules based on your system's battery, CPU, and network parameters.

Don't Sleep is easy to use and multilingual. It does not need to be installed, as it can be executed from the desktop or carried on a small USB stick or other memory devices.

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