Dream Boy
Dream Boy

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Dream Boy

2022
Movie
138 min
Telugu

A 2022 Indian Telugu movie.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Daniel FetherstonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, dealing with a traumatic past, moves into a new apartment hoping for a fresh start. However, she soon finds herself plagued by unsettling dreams and disturbing occurrences that blur the line between reality and nightmare. As she delves deeper into the mystery of her new home, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens her sanity and her life.

Critical Reception

Dream Boy received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its scares predictable. Audience scores were also generally low, with common complaints about pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to establish a cohesive narrative, leading to a confusing viewing experience.

  • While featuring a strong cast, the material does not provide them with compelling characters or situations.

  • The horror elements are derivative and fail to generate genuine suspense or fear.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie's premise intriguing but felt it was poorly executed, citing a predictable plot and a lack of satisfying resolution. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at psychological horror, but the majority felt it fell short of its potential.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Daniel Fetherston, also wrote the screenplay, marking his feature directorial debut.

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