DreamQuil
2026 thriller film by Alex Prager
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DreamQuil is a 2026 psychological thriller film starring John C. Reilly and Elizabeth Banks and co-written, produced and directed by Alex Prager in her feature length debut.
- Alex Prager
- Vanessa Prager
- Natalie Perrotta
- Scott Putman
- Matt Aselton
- Marc Marrie
- Mal Ward
- Elizabeth Banks
- Max Handelman
- Vincent Landay
- Alex Prager
- Alison Small
- Michael Mendelsohn
- Elizabeth Banks
- John C. Reilly
- Sofia Boutella
- Juliette Lewis
- Kathryn Newton
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| Directed by | Alex Prager |
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| Cinematography | Lol Crawley |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 16, 2026.[1][2]
Premise
Set in the near future, a woman embarks on a virtual wellness retreat in order to get her life back on track – but with nightmarish consequences.
Cast
- John C. Reilly as Gary
- Elizabeth Banks as Carol
- Juliette Lewis as Nurse Chapman
- Kathryn Newton as Margo Case
- Sofia Boutella as Rebecca
Production
Patriot Pictures produced the film alongside Arts & Sciences, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman and Alison Small for Brownstone Productions, Vincent Landay (Landay Entertainment) and Alex Prager (Big Valley Pictures).[3] The film also marks Prager's feature debut, who co-wrote the script with her sister Vanessa.[4]
Filming was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[4] In May 2024, just as filming commenced in Los Angeles, Republic Pictures pre-emptively acquired North American distribution rights to the film, with financier HanWay Films handling international sales,[3] Later that month, it was announced that Juliette Lewis, Kathryn Newton, and Sofia Boutella joined the cast.[5] Lol Crawley served as the cinematographer,[6] while Matt Cheesé and Brad Besser and edited the film.[7]
