Brad Anderson directs the psychological thriller The Machinist, a production of Spains Filmax company. Christian Bale plays Trevor Reznik, a factory lathe operator who has developed a serious case of insomnia. Lack of sleep has already started to wear down on his brain and his body. When hes involved in an accident at work, his co-workers turn against him. He starts to find strange notes in his apartment and see people that apparently arent there. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as call girl Stevie. The Machinist premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide