Dream Scenario

2023 Comedy | SciFi/Fantasy
67%

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.

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by Brian Lloyd
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'Dream Scenario' is a freakish yet insightful examination of celebrity culture

Biology professor Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) finds himself in a bizarre scenario - the mild-mannered, middle-aged academic is thrust into the world's subconscious and is appearing to be people in their dreams. When an ex-girlfriend writes a viral article about the phenomenon, Paul soon finds himself thrust into the spotlight and becomes a worldwide sensation, eventually enlisting the help of a PR guru (Michael Cera), while alienating him from his wife (Julianne Nicholson) and his colleagues (Tim Meadows, Dylan Baker). However, the dream soon turns into a nightmare as the reality of celebrity is coupled with a disturbing turn of events...

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