Movie

Dream Scenario

2023 · 102 min

A surreal, cringe-inducing satire that shifts from absurd comedy to unsettling isolation, leaving a lingering melancholy.

Tagline: Meet the man of your dreams.
Overview: Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.
How it feels: Satirical, dark, absurd and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, celebrity, media, obsession
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
celebrity
media
obsession
isolation
Places: big city
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild