Trevor Reznik, a lathe operator, is the protagonist of The Machinist. He is nearing the end of his life due to insomnia. In a machine shop, occupational hazards are terrible enough under normal conditions; nevertheless, weariness amplifies the risks for Trevor, who is already exposed to a high level of danger. Trevor no longer possesses the capacity to fall or maintain sleep. This isn't your run-of-the-mill sleeplessness...