Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.
Daniel Craig
Will Atenton
Naomi Watts
Ann Patterson
Rachel Weisz
Libby Atenton
Marton Csokas
Jack Patterson
Elias Koteas
Boyce
Taylor Geare
Trish
Claire Geare
Dee Dee
Rachel G. Fox
Chloe Patterson
Jane Alexander
Dr. Greeley
Brian Murray
Dr. Medlin
Bernadette Quigley
Heather Keeler
Sarah Gadon
Cindi
Gregory Smith
Artie
David Huband
Officer Nelson
Martin Roach
Tommy
Lynne Griffin
Sadie
Jonathan Potts
Tony Ferguson
Joe Pingue
Martin
Jean Yoon
New Editor
Marley Otto
Young Author
Nigel Henry
Author's Assistant / Guard 1
Bryon Mumford
Author's Assistant / Guard 2
Ryan Blakely
Harkness Client
Karen Glave
Harkness Receptionist
David Fox
Building Inspector
Adam Chuckryk
Officer Knight (uncredited)
James Collins
Police Officer (uncredited)
Kevin Hanchard
Sgt. Johnson (uncredited)
Kevin B Hartley
Publishing Office Worker
Yulia Lukin
Waitress (uncredited)
Douglas Nyback
Angry Motorist (uncredited)
Chris Owens
Tom Barrion (uncredited)
Robert J. Tavenor
Angrier Motorist (uncredited)
Mark Wilson
Capt. Conklin
Director
Jim Sheridan
Screenplay
David Loucka
October 18, 2020
7
Daniel Craig is good in the lead, while the premise is an intriguing one. However, it doesn't quite come together cohesively enough to be enjoyed on a major level.
I didn't dislike <em>'Dream House'</em>, I found it alright to be honest. Craig (Will), as alluded to, is enjoyable in the main role, with Rachel Weisz (Libby) and Naomi Watts (Ann) being solid supports. The casting is probably the best thing about this film. It's the execution of the plot that holds it back.
What's produced is watchable, but doesn't - at least for me - connect on any hearty level. The final act is a little clunky and messy, despite a nice reveal earlier on in the 84 minutes . It's definitely an interesting concept, but it's mostly a wasted one by the end. Reportedly, along with director John Sheridan, Craig and Weisz disagreed with the producer's final cut - no blame to them, if so.
Craig, the idea and the run time stops this leaving a negative memory. I likely won't revisit it, but it's an OK - if underwhelming - production.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$50,000,000.00
Revenue:
$39,984,400.00