"Your Worst Nightmare" is a filmmaker's dream

Published on: October 18, 2026

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Bryce Johnson shares his worst nightmare with Sara McDermott Jain.

Just in time for Halloween, Neumann Productions is launching “Your Worst Nightmare,” a collection of frightening bad dreams turned into goose-bump-inducing short films. The first three episodes will debut on October 29 at 7 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre.

The films are based on real nightmares that have haunted people. Each episode features an interview with someone who shares the worst nightmare they've ever had and a screening of the resulting short horror film created by students.

The interviewees include a horror novelist, a Neumann professor, and the father of Neumann Productions director Sara McDermott Jain.

Episode one was produced by Jaeden Keyes, Jaden Stone, and Braden Travaglini. The second episode is a collaboration between Eric Wall and Brian Ayres. The final film was created by Tyla Hunter, Kieryn Stewart, and Lyndsie Crawford.

The evening will also include a discussion with Neumann's most horror-loving faculty about the power and purpose of nightmares, Q&A with the student filmmakers, a costume contest, and the chance for the audience to vote on their favorite horror short to see who will take home the coveted "Creepy" trophy.

Register for this haunting event if you dare!

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