: He has recently been released from a psychiatric hospital.
: Most of the production took place in Oakville, Ontario, using the scenic Gairloch Gardens for the titular "dream house." Critical Reception
: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz met on set and married shortly after filming.
about the film's production drama?
: Despite the critical panning, the film has found a second life as a cult favorite for fans of "mind-bending" thrillers, praised for its atmospheric cinematography and the chemistry between Craig and Weisz.
: Director Jim Sheridan and the lead actors were reportedly so unhappy with the final cut and marketing (which famously spoiled the movie's big twist in the Official Trailer ) that they refused to promote the film.
The story follows Will Atenton (Craig), a high-profile editor who quits his job to spend more time with his wife, Libby (Weisz), and their two daughters in an idyllic New England home. Their peace is shattered when they learn their house was the site of a gruesome murder-suicide years prior.