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Before I Wake

- Fear your dreams.

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

Release Date : 2016-04-07

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : MICA EntertainmentIntrepid PicturesDemarest Films

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Somnia

Cast

Kate Bosworth

Character Name : Jessie

Original Name : Kate Bosworth

Gender : Female

Jacob Tremblay

Character Name : Cody

Original Name : Jacob Tremblay

Gender : Male

Thomas Jane

Character Name : Mark

Original Name : Thomas Jane

Gender : Male

Annabeth Gish

Character Name : Natalie

Original Name : Annabeth Gish

Gender : Female

Lance E. Nichols

Character Name : Detective

Original Name : Lance E. Nichols

Gender : Male

Scottie Thompson

Character Name : Teacher

Original Name : Scottie Thompson

Gender : Female

Dash Mihok

Character Name : Whelan

Original Name : Dash Mihok

Gender : Male

Jay Karnes

Character Name : Peter

Original Name : Jay Karnes

Gender : Male

Kyla Deaver

Character Name : Annie

Original Name : Kyla Deaver

Gender : Female

Courtney Bell

Character Name : Andrea

Original Name : Courtney Bell

Gender : Female

Justin Gordon

Character Name : Doctor Tennant

Original Name : Justin Gordon

Gender : Male

Hunter Wenzel

Character Name : Tate

Original Name : Hunter Wenzel

Gender : Male

Dyer Scott Lumpkin

Character Name : Chrysalis Kids

Original Name : Dyer Scott Lumpkin

Gender : Male

Antonio Evan Romero

Character Name : Sean

Original Name : Antonio Evan Romero

Gender : Male

Hali Everette

Character Name : School Mate

Original Name : Hali Everette

Gender : Female

Jack Teague

Character Name : Physcian in Mental Ward Dayroom (uncredited)

Original Name : Jack Teague

Gender : Male

Virginia Dru Bramblett

Character Name : Four-square Girl, Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Virginia Dru Bramblett

Gender : Female

Keenen S. Crook

Character Name : Nurse (uncredited)

Original Name : Keenen S. Crook

Gender : Male

Ginger McNamara

Character Name : Hospital Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Ginger McNamara

Gender : Female

Reviews

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Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**It all begins with the butterflies!** People think it is a horror, but it was a fantasy-horror. According to the director, it is a supernatural theme. You may ask what's the big deal, but if you watch the film you will get, particularly the conclusion twist. It was a decent film with a good cast. It marks the return of the wonder boy Jacob Tremblay, after a tremendous performance debut from the Oscar nominated film 'Room'. Once again, he was brilliant, but due to the different theme, it might not be recognisation on a big scale. The main narration was led by Kate Bosworth, really worth mentioning her role as she was excellent like never before in the lead. When a young couple lose their son, they adopt an eight year old boy, Cody. It's a new start for them, as well as for the boy, but after a few days later they come to know the boy has some kind of supernatural power. So they begin to use him for their own gain and neglect him on the other ground. But it won't stay long that way, as one day a dreadful event happens, followed many similar. The remaining narration is to tell us how they're going to fix it, but the real question is, is it possible to solve. It's a better film than what the rating states. But the issue was it is kind of improvised version of 'Oculus'. And it is not too scary or the too soft narration, but the kind of ending it had, it should have been targeted the families and children with more leaning on the fantasy stuffs. I think the horror concept brought in just to attract the adult crowds. Overall, it can be watched by everyone and that excludes little kids. For me the ending part made me consider it a good film. Because I believe everyone had such misunderstanding, growing up at that stage of the life, so did I. 7/10

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Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

Good premise, good design. Bad lead performance, bad... amount... of dropped plot points? That was less concise than it sounded in my head. What I'm trying to say is that for every positive _Before I Wake_ has on offer, there is an equal and opposite negative to bring it back down again. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._

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AndryX7

@AndryX7

2021-06-23

**Absurd situations that can't just be ignored** Somnia features an intriguing beginning because of an interesting plot, enjoyable locations and likable characters, then everything will start to fall apart. There are too many nonsense moments, you will disagree with almost all of the actions taken by our protagonists, and the events taking place will be far from realistic. Be aware of the genre, don't expect this movie to be much of a horror, don't expect this movie to be much of a fantasy neither ... it's a mix that I didn't personally enjoy. Special effects are well made at least. Cutting it short: the main issue is the writing and the ridiculous situations. I don't want to make any spoiler but hopefully you will understand my concerns when I mention the words "careless people". P.S. Jacob Tremblay, the kid, is great. _(4 stars out of 10)_