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Dead Before They Wake

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Alex, a nightclub bouncer is hired by a retired lawyer to find a missing teenage girl. His search uncovers a sex trafficking ring operating in the seedy underbelly of the city. Can Alex find personal redemption in the girl’s safe return?
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Phil Hoad Guardian 01/21/2025
2/5
Here is a vigilante thriller co-directed, written by and starring prolific low-budget Scottish film-maker Nathan Shepka, which has a kind of grim integrity despite the uneven acting and numerous rough edges. Go to Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages 01/31/2025
"Crane and Shepka's exploration of the human condition in 'Dead Before They Wake' justifies a second watch, though their cinematography could use some work the next time around, in terms of establishing a specific style." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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neil p @RT00195147 Aug 18 Terrible film, bad acting, don't waste 2 hours if your life! See more Robert C @RT90807859 05/19/2025 Pure shite, aggravating story with poor acting See more Global T @RT32386039 04/05/2025 Who ever made this movie was an absolute moron worse acting i have ever seen in my life very painful watch See more Read all reviews
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Andy Crane

Director

Nathan Shepka

Director

Nathan Shepka

Alex

Grace Cordell

Gemma

Manjot Sumal

Amar

Kareem Nasif

Ghadir

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Synopsis Alex, a nightclub bouncer is hired by a retired lawyer to find a missing teenage girl. His search uncovers a sex trafficking ring operating in the seedy underbelly of the city. Can Alex find personal redemption in the girl’s safe return?
Director
Andy Crane, Nathan Shepka
Producer
Nathan Shepka
Screenwriter
Nathan Shepka
Distributor
Deskpop Entertainment
Production Co
Shepka Productions
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 7, 2025
Runtime
1h 49m
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