Before I Wake (2016) Horror Thriller Drama Fantasy

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jan 05, 2018 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 37m
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Before I Wake Plot Synopsis:

In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares.


Mike Flanagan strikes again as a director after his Oculus (2013) horror film that I personally liked a lot with his new horror film Before I Wake (2015). Before I Wake is set for a September 25, 2015 release. I watched the trailer, and I was very intrigued by the story. Before I Wake is a nice spin on something a little done already. I really love the horror films that have children in them as the main focus, and this is just one of them. A young boy can manifest either splendid dreams or nightmares. The dreams are beautiful while the nightmares are horrific. Cast in Before I Wake are Thomas Jane, Kate Bosworth, and Annabeth Gish.

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Before I Wake Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 97 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Horror Subgenres:  Drama, Killer Kids, Orphans
Directors: Mike Flanagan
Stars: Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Jacob Tremblay, Annabeth Gish, Topher Bousquet … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 05, 2018
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What is Before I Wake Streaming On?

Before I Wake is Streaming on Netflix
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Before I Wake Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 05, 2018, Netflix: Jan 05, 2018
Writers: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard
Producers: Matthew Berkowitz, Marianne Culbert, Mali Elfman, Sam Englebardt, Brian Flanagan, David S. Greathouse, Lew Horwitz, Michael Ilitch Jr., Dale Armin Johnson, William D. Johnson, D. Scott Lumpkin, Trevor Macy, Julie B. May, Glenn Murray, Melinda Nishioka
Editors: Mike Flanagan
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Before I Wake Plot Synopsis:

In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares.

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