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Dreamkatcher

Dreamkatcher

Let the nightmare begin.

20205.11h 25m

Overview

Gail is forced to come to terms with Josh, her new stepson, at a remote country home. After stealing an evil talisman from a mysterious neighbor, Josh has sinister dreams of his dead mother, who commands Josh to murder Gail. When Josh's dad returns, he and Gail suspect that their son has been possessed by an ancient, bloodthirsty spirit. Is it too late to save Josh's life — or their own?

Directed by Kerry Harris
Written by Dan V. Shea, Kerry Harris
Produced by Christian Taylor, Kerry Harris, Annie Stewart
Box Office0Revenue: $376K

Top Cast

Radha Mitchell

Radha Mitchell

Gail

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Luke

Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Ruth

Finlay Wojtak-Hissong

Finlay Wojtak-Hissong

Josh

Jules Willcox

Jules Willcox

Becky

Joseph Bishara

Joseph Bishara

Night Hag

B

Bella Marie Fucile

Girl

J. Christian Ingvordsen

J. Christian Ingvordsen

Deputy Sheriff

D

Duncan Foster-Allen

Noah

C

Cullen Riera

Boy #1

Themes & Keywords

nightmarepossessionforestevil spiritentitydemonic possessionbrisk

About Dreamkatcher

Dreamkatcher is a horror, thriller film released in 2020 exploring themes of nightmare, possession, forest, evil spirit, entity, demonic possession. Directed by Kerry Harris, it stars Radha Mitchell, Henry Thomas, Lin Shaye. Gail is forced to come to terms with Josh, her new stepson, at a remote country home. After stealing an evil talisman from a mysterious neighbor, Josh has sinister dreams of his dead mother, who commands Josh to murder Gail. When Josh's dad returns, he and Gail suspect that their son has been possessed by an ancient, bloodthirsty spirit. Is it too late to save Josh's life — or their own?

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