Jim Sheridan’s Dream House loses appeal, will still be released with R-rating

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

About a week ago came the somewhat surprising news that Jim Sheridan’s DREAM HOUSE would be rated-R upon theatrical release. Since the charge was due to “some violence,” producers of the film planned to appeal the decision in hopes of reaching a wider audience with a PG-13 rating. Well, today came the verdict.

According to THR, DREAM HOUSE lost its appeal and will indeed be released in theaters with an R-rating. The picture opens on September 30th.

Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a high power job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived.

When Will investigates, he’s not sure if he’s starting to see ghosts or if the tragic story is just hitting too close to home. His only clues come from Ann Paterson (Watts), a mysterious neighbor who knew those who were shot. And as Will and Ann piece together the haunting puzzle, they must find out who murdered the family in Will’s dream house before he returns to kill again.

I for one am pretty damn stoked the flick is rated-R. Are you?

Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts (below), Rachel Weisz, Marton Csokas, Claire Geare, Taylor Geare, Rachel G. Fox, Mark WIlson, Jonathan Potts and Lynne Griffin all partake in the picture.