Borgli himself is no stranger to this state of mind.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sick-of-myself-kristoffer-borgli-interview_n_64358f10e4b05a3a506a146c

“One of the elements that I really liked was David Cronenberg and body horror visually,” Borgli recalled, referring to the director of such similarly unnerving films as “The Brood” and “Scanners.”

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sick-of-myself-kristoffer-borgli-interview_n_64358f10e4b05a3a506a146c

With “Dream Scenario,” in addition to his fantastic debut film “Sick of Myself,” Borgli has established himself as an under-appreciated master of dark comedy.

Source: https://themontclarion.org/entertainment/nicolas-cage-is-the-stuff-of-dreams-in-dream-scenario/

With this movie, Borgli firmly establishes himself as an exciting talent to watch.

Source: https://www.thewrap.com/dream-scenario-review-nicolas-cage-kristoffer-borgli/