Before I Wake Page #3

Synopsis: In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Director(s): Mike Flanagan
Production: Relativity Media
 
IMDB:
6.2
Metacritic:
68
Rotten Tomatoes:
61%
PG-13
Year:
2016
97 min
Website
1,284 Views


Well, it's our son.

His name was Sean.

Where is he?

Well...

He's in heaven.

That's where my mom is.

Tell me, what was she like?

I don't remember her.

How did Sean go to heaven?

We wish he hadn't.

As like I'm sure you wish

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Hey, Jess.

Look who's back.

where the hell they coming from?

No.

No.

I'm sorry.

He's real.

You saw him.

Touched him.

I did, I was right there.

I'm sorry.

Why?

My dream.

What do you mean, Cody?

What happens when you dream?

I won't do it again.

Please, don't be mad.

- Oh, hey. Pal, we're not...

- Honey, we're not mad.

I hope you have a good day, Jessie.

You too.

I wish we could've heard his voice.

Alright, who wants to set the table?

- Come on, buddy.

- Pizza!

- I think you have to dive into the water.

- Okay, you're... okay.

Okay, That's one more

round for you, buddy.

Hey, Cody.

You know, yesterday you were

asking about Sean?

You want to see him?

Yes, please.

When's the last time you

had a real Christmas?

I don't know.

You will this year.

- Here he comes, here he comes.

- He's coming, he's coming.

- He came! He came!

- That's him.

Merry Christmas, baby!

What do you think?

- I think it's a train.

- Why? Did it whistle?

Oh, did Sean write train?

I don't remember...

you sent to Santa

you think about the train.

What is it?

I can't see it.

What do you think, hun?

North Pole Express.

Do you know who lives in there?

North Pole Express.

- Santa lives there.

- Yes, he lives there.

North Pole Express.

Oh my god, come on,

fight back, buddy.

You can escape.

He used to give me Eskimo kisses.

You see how he does that?

Where you going, buddy?

That's right, you didn't sleep well

last night, right?

In this house it's okay for you

to relax.

You're home.

Now get some sleep.

I'm putting on another pot.

Oh, let's call it the night.

- he's a tough, and he needs to sleep.

- I know, baby. so do we.

Let's go to bed.

I'm going to make another pot.

Okay. I'll go to bed.

Jess.

Jess.

He came! He came!

I think it's a train!

Why? Did it whistle?

Cody.

I am always with you.

Let's go to bed.

What is that?

The Canker Man.

Sometimes, if I do this,

it keeps him away.

- Boys are home.

- Hi there.

Okay, go on.

- Are you hungry?

- Yeah, I'm a little hunger.

Yeah? Okay.

Why don't you go upstairs,

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Submitted on August 05, 2018

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