Jeri
Jacquin
Coming
to DVD, Digital and OnDemand from writer/director Kerry Harris and Lionsgate is
a tale of darkness emanating from a DREAMKATCHER.
After
the loss of his mother, young Josh (Finlay Wojtak-Hissong) along with his
father Luke (Henry Thomas) and Gail (Radha Mitchell) arrive in her mountain
home. Surrounded by forests and trees, Luke feels like it is a chance for them
all to connect. Josh has made is clear he isn’t fond of Gail.
At
night, Josh has dreams that quickly turn into nightmares. When Luke is called
back down the mountain for work, Gail and Josh spend their time walking through
the woods. They come upon a building with the strangest object inside and it
fascinates Josh. They meet Ruth (Lin Shaye) who tells them that some of the
object help capture bad dreams which interests the young boy.
Gail
and Josh continue to be at odds, but she tries to remember that he is dealing
with the death of his mother. He runs off without telling Gail to see Ruth
feeling that she must have something that can help his sleep at night and the
visions. While the two women speak, Josh wanders into the barn next store and
finds an object he believes will help him.
What
comes next are secrets, mystery and a spirit that has plans of its own!
Mitchell
as Gail is a child psychologist who recognizes that Josh is dealing with death.
Trying to give the young boy his space, it becomes clear that he is dealing
with something more. Day by day she takes a deep breath and waits for Luke’s
return. Mitchell jumps all in to bring the story the right amount of sanity
with the right amount of creepy.
Wojtak-Hissong
as Josh is the creepy factor mixed with a kid who doesn’t know how to deal with
the death of a parent. Making sure Gail is the target of his frustration
doesn’t help but even more is the evening hours is where his fear waits to be
exploited.
Shaye
as Ruth is as quirky as she wants to be but then again, I love what she does in
the horror/thriller genre. She has the unique ability to be straight forward
but still a hint of mystery in her voice. Never coming out directly to say what
needs to be said, her hints can be more frightening than the real thing.
Thomas
as Luke tries to understand Josh but eases out to handle work leaving Gail to
take over. Even when he finally comes home, he has no problem making Gail the
focus of Josh’s frustrations. A parent rowing down the rough river of denial
doesn’t make it without hitting a waterfall! Good to see the E.T. star keeping
busy.
Other
cast include Jules Willcox as Becky and Joseph Bishara as Night Hag.
Lionsgate
is a global leader in motion picture production and distribution for theatres,
television, home entertainment and more. Theatre franchises include THE HUNGER
GAMES, and DIVERGENT along with JOHN WICK. Now, adding this film to its 16,000
motion picture and television titles you can see everything coming soon as well
as available now at http://www.lionsgate.com.
DREAMKATCHER
is a mystery/thriller/horror mixture that plays itself out slowly. It’s a
creepy yarn that deserves a dark room, a cozy couch, fluffy blankets, a bowl of
popcorn and a family that likes to jump and speculate. There are moments of
‘ewwww’ and a few cover-your-eyes but isn’t that what a good yarn does?
Lin
Shaye is also an Executive Producer of the film which I think is just another
cool factor about her. Making a name for herself in the thriller/horror genre,
she can also be seen in the cable series PENNY DREADFUL: City of Angels as
Dottie Minter (excellent I must say) and coming up in KILLING WINSTON JONES and
THE GNASHING.
Staying
has never been so spooky!
In
the end – let the nightmare begin!
