Before I Wake (2015 film)

Before I Wake
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
  • September 25, 2015
Country United States
Language English

Before I Wake is an upcoming American horror thriller film directed by Mike Flanagan, which he co-wrote with Jeff Howard.[1] The film stars Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Jacob Tremblay, Annabeth Gish and Dash Mihok. It has a planned release date of September 25, 2015.

Synopsis

An orphaned child's dreams alter reality.[2]

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.[1] Focus Features International initially handled international sales of the film.[1] On November 7, 2013, it was announced that Sierra/Affinity would now handle all international rights which were previously held by FFI.[3] On April 4, 2014, Relativity Media acquired the US distribution rights to the film.[5] In March 2015, the titled 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.[3] On November 18, 2013, Annabeth Gish joined the cast of the film; she will play Natalie, the case worker assigned to young Cody.[4]

Filming

Filming commenced on November 11, 2013, in Fairhope, Alabama.[6][7][8] On December 12, 2013, the crew filmed scenes at Barton Academy.[9] Filming completed on December 16, 2013.[6][7]

Release

Before I Wake will be released in the United States on September 25, 2015.[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 McNary, Dave (7 September 2013). "‘Oculus’ Director Mike Flanagan Tapped For 'Somnia'". variety.com. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Vlessing, Elan (20 May 2014). "Cannes: Entertainment One Acquires Trio of Films for Canada". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Roxborough, Scott (7 November 2013). "Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane Will Star in Horror Pic 'Somnia'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "'Somnia' Adds Annabeth Gish". deadline.com. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  5. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (4 April 2014). "Relativity Acquiring U.S. Distribution Rights To 'Oculus' Filmmaker Followup 'Somnia'". deadline.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 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.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 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.
  8. ↑ "Extras Casting Call this weekend in Mobile, AL for 'Somnia', starring Katee Sackhoff". onlocationvacations.com. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  9. ↑ Philips, Rena (12 December 2013). "Somnia movie crew filming at historic Barton Academy". mcpss.com. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  10. ↑ Miska, Brad (2015-04-09). "‘Before I Wake’ Flutters Into September Release". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2015-04-10.

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