Many creators produce content featuring characters in peaceful slumber to help viewers relax or fall asleep.

Many anime series feature "sleeping" episodes or scenes, often acting as a character development moment or a moment of relief after a high-action arc.

Conversely, in psychological horror titles like La mujer dormida , the inherent vulnerability of sleep is weaponized against the character to heighten audience anxiety and construct cinematic tension.

The "de chicas dormidas" (sleeping girls) theme has evolved from ancient Mexican legends into a modern digital aesthetic. In popular media, it reflects a shift from active "girlboss" energy toward "bedroom culture," where rest is reclaimed as a form of self-care and artistic expression. The Cultural Roots: From Volcanoes to Cinema

Here is an exploration of the rise, popularity, and context of "de chicas dormidas" content in popular media.

Audiences must decipher whether events occurring around the sleeping character are real or part of a dream landscape.

A carousel of photos showing friends "passed out" in funny locations (the bus, the library, the car) with their mouths open or in awkward positions.