Many Stephen King adaptations aren't usually memorable for being that good, and as cheesy and all over the place as this one is, it's still one of my favorites almost 20 years after being first released.
It has a great cast with good chemistry (mainly the 4 best friends figuring out the mystery of the red goo and what is going on with poor Rick and how their childhood friend ties into everything), a solid story and some gross out special effects. I will say the first half is solid and the second half definitely a downgrade as it shifts gears to a military vs alien invasion story. Morgan freeman is skilled in everything he does and he felt out of place as the evil military colonel.
Despite that, this movie is fun, creepy, and entertaining for about 75% of the time.
Thomas Jane and King stories seem to mesh well (see also The Mist). 7/10.
Dreamcatcher
2003
Action / Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Dreamcatcher
2003
Action / Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
28%
TOMATOMETER
· 181 reviews
35%
AUDIENCE
· 100K ratings
5.5/10
97.5K
Plot summary
Four boyhood pals perform a heroic act and are changed by the powers they gain in return. Years later, on a hunting trip in the Maine woods, they're overtaken by a vicious blizzard that harbors an ominous presence. Challenged to stop an alien force, the friends must first prevent the slaughter of innocent civilians by a military vigilante ... and then overcome a threat to the bond that unites the four of them.
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One of my favorite B movies
5.5 is way too low
This is a pretty good movie. Exciting, nerve wracking and enough scary parts to keep you entertained. I don't get the low ratings honestly. I never read the book so maybe that favored in, but as a stand alone movie From 2003 I thought it was enjoyable.
The guy from homeland sucks though. Worst actor ever.