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Film and stuff (30 KP) rated Before I Wake (2016) in Movies

May 15, 2019  
Before I Wake (2016)
Before I Wake (2016)
2016 | Horror, Mystery
6
7.0 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Starts really strong (0 more)
Doesn't offer anything special (0 more)
....meh
Director: Mike Flanagan
Writers: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard
Stars: Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane and Jacob Tremblay

What's it about?
New foster carers look after a sweet young boy whos dreams and nightmares come to life.

Is it scary?
Well, the first 20 to 30 minutes are really good. It builds slow and has a real confidence about it that is refreshing. sadly after that it devolves into standard horror clichés and is deeply not scary. It switches from tension building to attempted jump scares that simply don't land.

Does it have any redeeming features?
The reveal/twist is rushed and half arsed. Cody (the young boy) is so sweet and struggles with what is happening. Trying everything he can to stay awake because of his ability is so refreshing from the normal "evil child" trope.

How does it compare to other horrors?
It's mainstream. It offers a really nice premise but sadly doesn't do much with it.