Dear David (2023) Horror Thriller
Dear David (2023) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 2.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.0/10
Dear David Plot Synopsis:
Shortly after comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls, he begins experiencing sleep paralysis - while an empty rocking chair moves in the corner of his apartment. As he chronicles increasingly malevolent occurrences in a series of tweets, Adam begins to believe he is being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named David. Encouraged by his boss to continue the "Dear David" thread, Adam starts to lose his grip on what is online... and what is real. Based on the viral Twitter thread by BuzzFeed comic artist Adam Ellis.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Shortly after comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls, he begins experiencing sleep paralysis - while an empty rocking chair moves in the corner of his apartment. As he chronicles increasingly malevolent occurrences in a series of tweets, Adam begins to believe he is being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named David. Encouraged by his boss to continue the "Dear David" thread, Adam starts to lose his grip on what is online...and what is real. Based on the viral Twitter thread by BuzzFeed comic artist Adam Ellis.
Tagline: Terror goes viral.
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Dear David Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2023 (more 2023 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dear David Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 13, 2023, VOD: Oct 13, 2023, Digital HD: Oct 13, 2023
Writers: Adam Ellis, Evan Turner, Mike Van Waes
Producers: Naysun Alae-Carew, Dan Katt, Lauren Lamarr, Jason Moring, Michael Philip, Richard Alan Reid, Dan Scheinkman, Bia Tafner, Evan Turner, Charlotte Walsh
Cinematographers: Stephen Chandler Whitehead
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Dear David Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Long | ... | Bryce |
| Augustus Prew | ... | Adam Ellis |
| Andrea Bang | ... | Evelyn |
| Rachel Wilson | ... | Linda |
| Ethan Hwang | ... | James |
| Tricia Black | ... | Norris |
| Cameron Nicoll | ... | David |
| David Tompa | ... | Fred |
| René Escobar Jr. | ... | Kyle Sanchez |
| Rachel Risen | ... | Olive |
| Shreya Patel | ... | Female Neighbour |
| Jarrett Siddall | ... | Adult David |
| Tremaine Nelson | ... | Male Neighbour |
| Deshay Padayachey | ... | Harpal |
| Seth Murchison | ... | Kevin |
| Masini McDermott | ... | Phyllis |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Justin Long (b. June 2, 1978) – Bryce
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Augustus Prew – Adam Ellis
- Andrea Bang – Evelyn
- Rachel Wilson (b. May 12, 1977) – Linda
Sign: Taurus - Ethan Hwang – James
- Tricia Black – Norris
- Cameron Nicoll – David
- David Tompa (b. July 25, 1974) – Fred
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - René Escobar Jr. – Kyle Sanchez
- Rachel Risen – Olive
- Shreya Patel – Female Neighbour
- Jarrett Siddall – Adult David
- Tremaine Nelson – Male Neighbour
- Deshay Padayachey – Harpal
- Seth Murchison – Kevin
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