Dead Awake(2016)
An ancient evil. Trapped in a world of darkness. Waiting for someone to believe.
Dead Awake Synopsis
Kate Bowman (Jocelin Donahue) is an average social worker who, after the sudden death of her twin sister, is investigating the mysterious deaths of other people who died in their sleep. Shortly before their deaths, the victims all reported a supernatural force that appeared to them while they were suffering from sleep paralysis. When Kate investigates further into the case, she opens herself up to the creature's wrath and soon finds herself and her family suffering from an ancient evil.
Dead Awake (2016) is a horror and thriller film directed by Phillip Guzman, released on September 28, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Jocelin Donahue, Jesse Bradford, Jesse Borrego and Lori Petty. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 162 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Guzman
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Reddick
- Producers:
- James LaMarr, Phillip Guzman, Derek Lee Nixon
- Cinematographer:
- Dominique Martinez
- Composer:
- Marc Vanocur
- Production:
- Incendiary Features, Gama Entertainment Partners, Aristar Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Dead Awake (2016) Trailer
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Dead Awake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jocelin Donahue
as Kate Bowman / Beth Bowman
Jesse Bradford
as Evan
Jesse Borrego
as Dr. Hassan Davies
Lori Petty
as Dr. Sykes
James Eckhouse
as Mr. Bowman
Mona Lee Fultz
as Mrs. Bowman
Brea Grant
as Linda Noble
- A.J. Gutierrez
A.J. Gutierrez
as Daryl Noble
Billy Blair
as Mr. Pang
Liz Mikel
as Nurse
Jeffrey Reddick
as Anthony
Richard Lukens
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Guzman, written by Jeffrey Reddick, produced by James LaMarr, Phillip Guzman and Derek Lee Nixon.
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Dead Awake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 162 ratings.
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Dead Awake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead Awake online?
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Dead Awake (2016) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dead Awake?
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The main cast of Dead Awake (2016) includes Jocelin Donahue, Jesse Bradford, Jesse Borrego, Lori Petty and James Eckhouse. The film was directed by Phillip Guzman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead Awake released?
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Dead Awake was released on September 28, 2016 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Dead Awake worth watching?
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Dead Awake (2016) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 162 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dead Awake?
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Yes. The official Dead Awake trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.