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Wake Up (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Wake Up is a 2019 horror thriller starring Jeffrey Wells as Jeffrey Black, Phil Baker and Essex O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $29,832 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 23/100.

worldwide gross
$29.8K
Echo Score
23
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Wake Up (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wake Up About?

The premise of Wake Up without spoilers.

A psychiatrist investigating a young girl's diary, written before she murdered her family, finds himself increasingly affected by the same insomnia and mental instability that drove her to violence. As he delves deeper into her experiences, he risks losing his own grip on reality and succumbing to a similar descent into madness.

Wake Up Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • horror fan
  • psychological thriller
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Cast & crew

Wake Up Cast & Characters

Jeffrey Wells leads the cast as Jeffrey Black, with Phil Baker as Funeral Priest and Essex O'Brien as Janitor.

Also Starring in Wake Up

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Ratings

Wake Up Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 23/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in character & emotion (10).

23 /100

Wake Up Echo Score Breakdown

Wake Up delivers a largely unsatisfying experience, as fundamental shortcomings outweigh its occasional moments of intrigue. The film’s minimal budget translates into conspicuous production shortcuts, while performances are widely perceived as wooden and unengaging. Narrative pacing falters, and the sensory atmosphere fails to generate tension, resulting in limited appeal for repeat viewings. Overall, the deficiencies across art, character, story, sensory elements, and rewatch value culminate in a low overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 15

    The film’s art and craft elements are notably weak, with direction and editing described as substandard. Production design appears cheaply assembled, exemplified by makeshift props that detract from visual credibility. Such technical shortcomings prevent the movie from achieving a cohesive aesthetic, leading to a low assessment of its artistic execution.

  • Character & Emotion 10

    Performances across the board are criticized as wooden, unrealistic, and lacking depth. Dialogue is frequently deemed cringeworthy, and character development is virtually absent. Although a few reviewers note a half‑decent premise, the overall acting quality remains poor, resulting in a very low character and emotion score.

  • Story & Flow 35

    The storyline presents an interesting premise but is undermined by uneven pacing and ineffective scares. Reviewers cite a dull narrative flow and a script that fails to sustain engagement. While some find the concept intriguing, the execution falls short, positioning the story score in the lower‑mid range.

  • Sensory Experience 30

    Sensory components such as sound design and visual style are described as minimal and unremarkable. The lack of atmospheric scoring and cheap visual effects reduce immersion. Consequently, the overall sensory experience is weak, contributing to a low sensory score.

  • Rewatch Factor 25

    Rewatch potential is limited, as many viewers report boredom and an inability to stay awake throughout the film. While a small fraction acknowledges an intriguing concept, the prevailing sentiment is that the movie offers little incentive for repeat viewings. This results in a low rewatch factor.

Box office

Wake Up Box Office

Wake Up grossed $29,832 worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$29.8K

International
$29.8K
Cars

Cars in Wake Up

49 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford F-250 and the 2003 Chevrolet Impala.

All 49 cars
  • 1971 Ford F-250 in Wake Up 1971 Ford F-250 Main role
  • 2003 Chevrolet Impala in Wake Up 2003 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV in Wake Up 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Important role
  • 2012 Hyundai Accent in Wake Up 2012 Hyundai Accent Important role
Details

Wake Up Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Do Not Read” and “Dear Diary”.

Also known as
  • Do Not Read
  • Dear Diary
  • Wakker worden
  • Páginas de la muerte
  • Проснись
  • Páginas da Morte
  • 如梦初醒
  • Diary of Evil
  • תתעורר

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FAQ

Wake Up FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Wake Up, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wake Up?

Wake Up runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Wake Up released?

Wake Up was released on January 19, 2019.

Who is in the cast of Wake Up?

Wake Up stars Jeffrey Wells as Jeffrey Black, Phil Baker as Funeral Priest and Essex O'Brien as Janitor, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Wake Up make at the box office?

Wake Up grossed $29,832 worldwide.

Does Wake Up have a post-credit scene?

No. Wake Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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