Dreamcatcher (2021 film)

Dreamcatcher is a 2021 horror film written and directed by Jacob Johnson.

Synopsis
Two sisters must deal with a homicidal serial killer on the rampage at a nightclub.

Cast

 * Niki Koss as Pierce
 * Zachary Gordon as Jake
 * Travis Burns as Dylan 'DJ Dreamcatcher'
 * Blaine Kern III as Hunter
 * Olivia Sui as Raye
 * Emrhys Cooper as Brecken
 * Elizabeth Posey as Ivy
 * Adrienne Wilkinson as Josephine
 * Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Colton
 * Nazanin Mandi as Kya
 * Ryan Powers as DJ Dreamcatcher
 * Al Calderon as Zeke the Stagehand
 * Ben J. Pierce as Scott

Development
Johnson has stated that films such as Suspiria, The Night of the Hunter, and The Neon Demon were a big influence on Dreamcatcher. Alexander Taylor was brought on to create the score and actors Niki Koss, Zachary Gordon, and Travis Burns were confirmed as performing in the film.

Release
Dreamcatcher was released on VOD on March 5, 2021 through Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Reception
Dreamcatcher has a rating of 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews.

The film's criticism mostly centered on the plot, which Dread Central and Common Sense Media felt offered nothing new to the genre:  a reviewer for Film Threat criticized the script, highlighting "Johnston's stilted, inconsequential dialogue", while Starburst felt that the film was convoluted.