Dead Awake (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2016, Dead Awake is a thriller and horror film directed by Phillip Guzman, running about 99 minutes. “An ancient evil. Trapped in a world of darkness. Waiting for someone to believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dead Awake stars Jocelin Donahue as Kate Bowman / Beth Bowman, Jesse Bradford as Evan, Jesse Borrego as Dr. Hassan Davies and Lori Petty as Dr. Sykes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Dead Awake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Awake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Awake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Awake (2016)?
- In US, Dead Awake is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Awake worth watching?
- Dead Awake holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Awake?
- Dead Awake stars Jocelin Donahue, Jesse Bradford, Jesse Borrego, Lori Petty and James Eckhouse.
- When was Dead Awake released?
- Dead Awake was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.