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Before I'm Dead

  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
348
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J.R. Sawyers in Before I'm Dead (2021)
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After experiencing a mass shooting that took his wife's life, Nolan now suffers Agoraphobia. Pummeled by fear, Nolan refuses to leave the confines of his home. However, when the laws of time... Read allAfter experiencing a mass shooting that took his wife's life, Nolan now suffers Agoraphobia. Pummeled by fear, Nolan refuses to leave the confines of his home. However, when the laws of time and space begin to do strange things within his apartment's walls, he must battle his fea... Read allAfter experiencing a mass shooting that took his wife's life, Nolan now suffers Agoraphobia. Pummeled by fear, Nolan refuses to leave the confines of his home. However, when the laws of time and space begin to do strange things within his apartment's walls, he must battle his fears or suffer a fate worse than death.

  • Director
    • J.R. Sawyers
  • Writers
    • Jessica Hill
    • J.R. Sawyers
  • Stars
    • Jerry T. Adams
    • Denise Boutte
    • Mark Taormino
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    • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    348
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • J.R. Sawyers
    • Writers
      • Jessica Hill
      • J.R. Sawyers
    • Stars
      • Jerry T. Adams
      • Denise Boutte
      • Mark Taormino
    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jerry T. Adams
    Jerry T. Adams
    • Lionel
    Denise Boutte
    Denise Boutte
    • Diane
    Mark Taormino
    Mark Taormino
    • Bar Patron
    Camille Montgomery
    Camille Montgomery
    • Carla Cruise
    J.R. Sawyers
    J.R. Sawyers
    • Nolan Cruise
    Gary J. Klavans
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    • Otis Muggs
    Stephaun Pender
    Stephaun Pender
    • Eddie
    Quincy Oshiro
    • Bar Patron
    Ricky Jones
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    Aviv Bar-Tal
    Aviv Bar-Tal
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    Joy Ireland
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    • Server
    Cayla Komarow
    • Grace
    Steven Robert ReMalia
    Steven Robert ReMalia
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    James K. Anderson
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    Michelle J. Harvest
    • Crying Victim
    Alexandro Rosario
    • Bar patron
    Anna Martinez
    • Bar patron
    Hector Beltran
    • Crawling Victim
    • Director
      • J.R. Sawyers
    • Writers
      • Jessica Hill
      • J.R. Sawyers
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    9driley-41905

    Surprisingly good

    After the trailer peeked my interest, I had high expectations. I'm happy to say Im satisfied. It's a low budget film with actors I've never seen before, but I thought the movie had sharp realistic dialogue, a unique plot and plenty of great twists throughout the movie. Its refreshing to see something so new and unique.
    9henrybicker

    Unique Indie exploring many themes

    I've seen many indies with this kind of structure, but this one definitely stood out. Multiple genres here, but I'd call it a mystery before anything. Very enjoyable at a brisk 83 minutes.
    9sahartahsili

    A solid Sci-fi drama done on a shoe string budget

    After viewing the film, it's clear that the critics are primarily gun enthusiasts. The film itself isn't political at all. It's about how one man is severely dealing with agoraphobia after a mass shooting. There are some flashbacks to this shooting and its obviously negative, but it's not political. Obviously this will unsettles those who support gun rights. Don't let their opinions deter you. The film offers a compelling narrative, skillfully told and worth watching.

    Disregard the negative reviews from gun advocates who are unfairly targeting this film. It's intriguing to observe the intense animosity directed at this modest production.
    2omendata

    Utter tosh

    Boring as hell, guy stuck in an apartment moaning woe is me whilst some apparent wormhole or singularity ripped a hole in his toilet!

    This is not Scifi do not let them fool you it is barely a drama.

    Incomprehensible mumbo jumbo you can stick it right up your bumbo!
    10paulONeil68

    Good movie 🎬

    This is one of those movies that needs a listening ear. It is great that is covers so many issues, grief and loss, fear, anxiety, mental health and a added touch of syfi. I think it was a good job well done and exploring agoraphobia and making it aware to viewers is well executed. This is a real fear and terrible condition for anyone to have. This movie gets such a poor rating and for silly reasons. I cannot say too much because I would not want to spoil this movie for anyone.

    Not all syfi films need to be spaceships and aliens and Will Smith.

    Great job to J R Sawyers, the writer director and star of the movie.

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    • Trivia
      The film's budget was less than $15,000 and was shot during the beginning of the pandemic within J.R. Sawyers apartment with no crew.
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      Hiding the Truth
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      Written and Performed by The Dot and the Line

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Culver City, California, USA(Nolan Cruise's Apartment and Building)
    • Production companies
      • Crimson Wing Films
      • Nerve Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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