Cast
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Daniel Gillies
as Jack Miller
Ryo Ishibashi
as Eiji Saito
Yoshino Kimura
as Yuri Saito
Thom Irvine
as Young Jack
Ethan Amis
as Sean Miller
Maky Soler
as Receptionist 1
Tiffany Martin
as Receptionist 2
Ian Moore
as Harrison
Gregory Pekar
as Jack's Assistant
Katsuhiro Nagano
as Cab Driver
Miho Ninagawa
as Naomi Saito
Crew
Director
- Norio Tsuruta
Writer
- Naoya Takayama
- Norio Tsuruta
Producer
- Mick Garris
- Tom Rowe
- Lisa Richardson
- Yosuke Nakamura
- Adam Goldworm
- Nobu Iizuka
- Ben Browning
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Horror/TV Movie film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Dream Cruise presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Norio Tsuruta brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2007, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Dream Cruise took approximately 29 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 87 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 113 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 340 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2007, when this film is released:
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: May 12, 2007
- Runtime: 1h 27m