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Before I Wake (2016)

★ 6.2PG-1397 minDirector: Mike Flanagan

2016 film by Mike Flanagan

Before I Wake (also known as Somnia in some international territories) 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.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Before I Wake about?
Before I Wake (2016) — Jessie and Mark 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 slee
Is Before I Wake based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Before I Wake scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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