Dear David
“Going viral is a nightmare.”
Synopsis
Shortly after comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls, he begins experiencing sleep paralysis. As he chronicles increasingly malevolent occurrences in a series of tweets, Adam begins to believe he is being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named David.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-19
Top Cast
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Augustus Prew
Adam Ellis
Rachel Wilson
Linda
Justin Long
Bryce
Andrea Bang
Evelyn
René Escobar Jr.
Kyle Sanchez
Cameron Nicoll
Dear David
Jarrett Siddall
Adult David
David Tompa
Fred
Tricia Black
Norris
Sarah Swire
Miss Nola
Aviva Mongillo
Chloe
Seth Murchison
Kevin
Ethan Hwang
James
Rachel Risen
Olive
Michael Ayres
Jaxon
Masini McDermott
Phyllis
Vickie Papavs
Dr. Landers
Deshay Padayachey
Harpal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysOctober 13, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McPhail
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Van Waes
- Original Title
- Dear David
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BuzzFeed Studios, CR8IV DNA, Blazing Griffin, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McPhail
Mike Van Waes, Evan Turner, Adam Ellis
Stephen Chandler Whitehead
David Arthur
Michael Philip, Richard Alan Reid, Jason Moring, Naysun Alae-Carew, Charlotte Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Philip
Producer
Richard Alan Reid
Producer
Jason Moring
Producer
Mike Van Waes
Screenplay
John McPhail
Director
Naysun Alae-Carew
Producer
Charlotte Walsh
Producer
Stephen Chandler Whitehead
Director of Photography
David Arthur
Editor
Joshua Turpin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear David
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What is Dear David about?
Shortly after comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls, he begins experiencing sleep paralysis. As he chronicles increasingly malevolent occurrences in a series of tweets, Adam begins to believe he is being haunted by the ghost of a dead child named David.
Who directed Dear David?
Dear David was directed by John McPhail.
Who stars in Dear David?
The principal cast of Dear David includes Augustus Prew, Rachel Wilson, Justin Long, Andrea Bang, René Escobar Jr..
When was Dear David released and how long is it?
Dear David was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dear David?
Dear David holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).