About: Wes Craven Presents: They

The 2002 horror film, 'Wes Craven Presents: They,' centers on a psychology student, who experienced truly horrifying nightmares when she was younger. As she grew older, though, she started to realize that not all the monsters were just in her mind. It's a story which challenges the boundary between reality and the realm of nightmares.

Making / Production

'Wes Craven Presents: They' is presented by the master of horror himself, Wes Craven. The film is directed by Robert Harmon and is produced by Tom Engelman. The screenplay is penned by Brendan Hood.

Actors

• Laura Regan as 'Julia', a psychology student who was able to genuinely portray fright with her terrifying encounters.
• Marc Blucas plays 'Paul,' who gave his character a grounded and relatable edge.
• Ethan Embry portrays 'Sam,' a character familiar with the simple reality that not all monsters are imaginary.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The movie's tagline is "Are you afraid of the dark? You should be."
• While 'Wes Craven Presents: They' was marketed as a Wes Craven film, Craven was merely the producer and was not involved in directing or writing the movie.

Awards

'Wes Craven Presents: They' didn't win any major awards. However, for fans and followers of the horror genre, it was considered a chilling addition to the genre's pantheon.

Quotes

• "Some fears can't be shut out."
• "Are you scared of other people or are other people scared of you?"

Music, Soundtrack

• Composed by Elia Cormack, the film's haunting score enhances the chilling atmosphere.
• The end credits feature the song "Stay Awake" by London-based band, Dishwalla.