Dreamcatcher is a 2021 horror film written and directed by Jacob Johnson.[1]
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| Directed by | Jacob Johnston |
| Written by | Jacob Johnston |
| Produced by | Krystal Vayda Brandon Vayda |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Matthew Plaxco |
| Edited by | Cody Miller |
| Music by | Alexander Taylor |
Production companies | Archstone Entertainment Quarzo Studios |
| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editTwo sisters must deal with a homicidal serial killer on the rampage at a nightclub.
Cast
edit- Niki Koss as Pierce
- Zachary Gordon as Jake
- Travis Burns as Dylan 'DJ Dreamcatcher'
- Blaine Kern III as Hunter
- Olivia Sui as Raye
- Emrhys Cooper as Brecken
- Elizabeth Posey as Ivy
- Adrienne Wilkinson as Josephine
- Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Colton
- Nazanin Mandi as Kya
- Ryan Powers as DJ Dreamcatcher
- Al Calderon as Zeke the Stagehand
- Ben J. Pierce as Scott
Development
editJohnson has stated that films such as Suspiria, The Night of the Hunter, and The Neon Demon were a big influence on Dreamcatcher.[2][3] Alexander Taylor was brought on to create the score and actors Niki Koss, Zachary Gordon, and Travis Burns were confirmed as performing in the film.[4][5]
Release
editDreamcatcher was released on VOD on March 5, 2021 through Samuel Goldwyn Films.[6]
Reception
editDreamcatcher has a rating of 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews.[7]
The film's criticism mostly centered on the plot, which Dread Central and Common Sense Media felt offered nothing new to the genre:[8][9][10] a reviewer for Film Threat criticized the script, highlighting "Johnston's stilted, inconsequential dialogue",[11] while Starburst felt that the film was convoluted.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Interview: Alexander Taylor (Dreamcatcher 2021)". Horror News. February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dreamcatcher: Director Jacob Johnston Details His Jump From Marvel to Horror". CBR. March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Jacob Johnston Interview: Dreamcatcher". ScreenRant. March 10, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview: Composer Alexander Taylor Discusses His Haunting Score for Dreamcatcher". Dread Central. March 4, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Composer Alexander Taylor Discusses His Scores for Dreamcatcher and Scream Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street". Rue Morgue. April 5, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ Rodriguez, Luke (February 8, 2021). "For better or worse, Dreamcatcher is the first big slasher of 2021". Modern Horrors. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ "Dreamcatcher (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Film Review: Dreamcatcher (2021)". Horror News. March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dreamcatcher - Movie Review". Common Sense Media. March 3, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dreamcatcher Review - A Colorful Send-Up of DJ Culture That Doesn't Produce a Killer Remix". Dread Central. March 5, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dreamcatcher". Film Threat. March 5, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dreamcatcher". STARBURST Magazine. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
External links
edit- Dreamcatcher at IMDb