Before I Wake (2016)

Name: Before I Wake
Director: Mike Flanagan
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2016-04-07
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish

Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller

Director: Mike Flanagan

Cast: Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish

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Runtime97 min

RatingPG-13

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An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.

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Before I Wake, the 2016 supernatural thriller directed by Mike Flanagan, offers a unique and deeply unsettling exploration of the power of dreams. With standout performances from Jacob Tremblay and Kate Bosworth, this film blends horror, fantasy, and drama to craft an emotionally resonant story about the manifestation of a child's subconscious, making it a must-see for fans of thoughtful genre-blending cinema.

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Before I Wake is a 2016 American supernatural dark fantasy horror film directed and edited by Mike Flanagan, and co-written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard. The film stars Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Jacob Tremblay, Annabeth Gish, Topher Bousquet and Dash Mihok. Before I Wake premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 31, 2016, and Netflix released it in the United States on January 5, 2018. The film grossed over $4.9 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics.