Before I Wake (2016 film)
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Directed by | Mike Flanagan |
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Cinematography | Michael Fimognari |
Edited by | Mike Flanagan |
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Distributed by | Relativity Media |
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97 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $3 million[2] |
Before I Wake (originally titled Somnia) is a 2016 American drama fantasy horror film directed by Mike Flanagan and co-written with Jeff Howard.[3] The film stars Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Jacob Tremblay, Annabeth Gish and Dash Mihok. The film is scheduled to be released on September 9, 2016, by Relativity Media.[4]
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Synopsis
Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) Hobson adopt a new foster child, Cody (Jacob Tremblay) after their son Sean dies. They soon find out that Cody's dreams become reality, but his nightmares are deadly. Jessie and Mark must figure out what to do before one of his nightmares kills.
Cast
- Kate Bosworth as Jessie Hobson[5]
- Thomas Jane as Mark Hobson[5]
- Jacob Tremblay as Cody[5]
- Annabeth Gish as Natalie[6]
- Dash Mihok as Whelan, Cody's previous foster father
- Scottie Thompson as Cody's schoolteacher
- Justin Gordon as Dr. Tennant
- Kyla Deaver as Annie
Production
On September 7, 2013, it was announced that Oculus director Mike Flanagan was set to direct a horror film called Somnia he co-wrote with Jeff Howard for Intrepid Pictures; the producers will be Trevor Macy and William D. Johnson. Demarest Films' Sam Englebardt will co-produce and co-finance the film with MICA Entertainment.[3] Focus Features International initially handled international sales of the film.[3] On November 7, 2013, it was announced that Sierra/Affinity would now handle all international rights which were previously held by FFI.[5] On April 4, 2014, Relativity Media acquired the US distribution rights to the film.[7] In March 2015, the title was changed to Before I Wake.
Casting
On November 7, 2013, Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane joined the lead cast of the film as the child's parents, and Jacob Tremblay is set to play as Cody.[5] On November 18, 2013, Annabeth Gish joined the cast of the film; she will play Natalie, the case worker assigned to young Cody.[6]
Filming
Filming commenced on November 11, 2013, in Fairhope, Alabama.[8][9][10] On December 12, 2013, the crew filmed scenes at Barton Academy.[11] Filming completed on December 16, 2013.[8][9] The music will be composed by Danny Elfman and the Newton Brothers.[12]
Release
On April 4, 2014, Relativity Media acquired the US distribution rights to the film.[7] The film was originally scheduled to be released on May 8, 2015, but was pushed back to September 25, 2015, and was pulled from the scheduled due to the company filing for bankruptcy.[13] The film was re-scheduled to April 8, 2016.[14] The film was then re-scheduled to September 9, 2016.[4]
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