Dreamcatcher (2021 film)

Dreamcatcher is a 2021 horror film written and directed by Jacob Johnson.[1]

Dreamcatcher
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Directed byJacob Johnston
Written byJacob Johnston
Produced byKrystal Vayda
Brandon Vayda
Starring
CinematographyMatthew Plaxco
Edited byCody Miller
Music byAlexander Taylor
Production
companies
Archstone Entertainment
Quarzo Studios
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release date
  • March 5, 2021 (2021-03-05)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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Two sisters must deal with a homicidal serial killer on the rampage at a nightclub.

Cast

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Development

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Johnson 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

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Dreamcatcher was released on VOD on March 5, 2021 through Samuel Goldwyn Films.[6]

Reception

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Dreamcatcher 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

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  1. ^ "Interview: Alexander Taylor (Dreamcatcher 2021)". Horror News. February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  2. ^ "Dreamcatcher: Director Jacob Johnston Details His Jump From Marvel to Horror". CBR. March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "Jacob Johnston Interview: Dreamcatcher". ScreenRant. March 10, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Composer Alexander Taylor Discusses His Haunting Score for Dreamcatcher". Dread Central. March 4, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Luke (February 8, 2021). "For better or worse, Dreamcatcher is the first big slasher of 2021". Modern Horrors. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  7. ^ "Dreamcatcher (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes.
  8. ^ "Film Review: Dreamcatcher (2021)". Horror News. March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  9. ^ "Dreamcatcher - Movie Review". Common Sense Media. March 3, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Dreamcatcher". Film Threat. March 5, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  12. ^ "Dreamcatcher". STARBURST Magazine. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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