Before I Wake (2016 film)

Before I Wake

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Mike Flanagan
Produced by
  • Sam Englebardt
  • William D. Johnson
  • Trevor Macy
Written by
  • Mike Flanagan
  • Jeff Howard
Starring
Music by
Cinematography Michael Fimognari
Edited by Mike Flanagan
Production
company
  • Intrepid Pictures
  • Demarest Films
  • MICA Entertainment
Distributed by Relativity Media
Release dates
  • April 7, 2016 (2016-04-07)
Running time
 97 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English
Box office $834,819[2]

Before I Wake (originally titled Somnia) is an 2016 American supernatural 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.

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

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.[4] On April 4, 2014, Relativity Media acquired the US distribution rights to the film.[6] 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.[4] On November 18, 2013, Annabeth Gish joined the cast of the film; she will play Natalie, the case worker assigned to young Cody.[5]

Filming

Filming commenced on November 11, 2013, in Fairhope, Alabama.[7][8][9] On December 12, 2013, the crew filmed scenes at Barton Academy.[10] Filming completed on December 16, 2013.[7][8] The music will be composed by Danny Elfman and the Newton Brothers.[11]

Release

On April 4, 2014, Relativity Media acquired the US distribution rights to the film.[12] 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] On March 14, 2016, it was revealed that Kidnap would be the first post-bankruptcy release in August of that year, pushing The Disappointments Room and Before I Wake off the release schedule.[15] Before I Wake was, however, internationally released April 7–15 in numerous countries including Vietnam, Malaysia, and the UK.

References

  1. ↑ "AMC Theatres: Before I Wake". AMC Theatres. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Before I Wake (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 McNary, Dave (7 September 2013). "‘Oculus’ Director Mike Flanagan Tapped For 'Somnia'". variety.com. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Roxborough, Scott (7 November 2013). "Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane Will Star in Horror Pic 'Somnia'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  5. 1 2 "'Somnia' Adds Annabeth Gish". deadline.com. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  6. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (4 April 2014). "Relativity Acquiring U.S. Distribution Rights To 'Oculus' Filmmaker Followup 'Somnia'". deadline.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  7. 1 2 D. Anderson, Marc (4 December 2013). "Kate Bosworth muses on Fairhope life on Twitter while filming 'Somnia' in town". al.com. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  8. 1 2 Kaylor, Mike (22 November 2013). "ON THE SET OF 'SOMNIA': Executive producer Scott Lumpkin brings movie film crew to his hometown". gulfcoastnewstoday.com. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "Extras Casting Call this weekend in Mobile, AL for 'Somnia', starring Katee Sackhoff". onlocationvacations.com. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  10. ↑ Philips, Rena (12 December 2013). "Somnia movie crew filming at historic Barton Academy". mcpss.com. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  11. ↑ Schweiger, Daniel (8 April 2014). "Interview with The Newton Brothers". Film Music Magazine. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  12. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (4 April 2014). "Relativity Acquiring U.S. Distribution Rights To 'Oculus' Filmmaker Followup 'Somnia'". deadline.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  13. ↑ Miska, Brad (2015-04-09). "‘Before I Wake’ Flutters Into September Release". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
  14. ↑ Pederson, Erik (December 4, 2015). "Relativity Dates Five Films For 2016 Including ‘Kidnap’ & ‘Masterminds’". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  15. ↑ Donnelly, Matt; Waxman, Sharon. "Relativity Assembles $75 Million in New Funding, Pushes Back Release Slate as Kevin Spacey Exits". TheWrap. Retrieved March 14, 2016.

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