# Before I Wake (2016)

> A grieving couple discovers that their adopted son's dreams materialize into wondrous and terrifying realities, forcing them to confront the source of his nightmares.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/184961

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
- Director: Mike Flanagan
- Cast: Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Lance E. Nichols, Scottie Thompson, Dash Mihok, Jay Karnes
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3174376/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, melancholic, tender, late night horror viewing, supernatural thriller night

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