DreamQuil – Elizabeth Banks Stars in Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Thriller

What happens when you return home to discover that your family has replaced you? That unsettling question lies at the heart of DreamQuil, a psychological sci-fi thriller starring Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly, arriving on UK digital platforms this December.

Set in a not-so-distant future where deteriorating air quality has forced much of society into virtual living, the film follows Carol (Banks), a woman increasingly frustrated by her marriage and family life.

Hoping to rediscover herself and regain some control over her life, Carol enrols in DreamQuil, an experimental wellness retreat promising a fresh start.

But when she returns home, she makes a horrifying discovery. While she has been away, her family has been living with "Carol 2", a robotic replacement designed to take her place. As Carol struggles to understand what has happened, an increasingly sinister reality begins to unfold.

Blending psychological suspense with science-fiction intrigue, DreamQuil explores identity, technology and the disturbing possibility of becoming replaceable in a world increasingly disconnected from reality.

Written and directed by acclaimed visual artist and filmmaker Alex Prager, the film also stars Sofia Boutella and Juliette Lewis alongside Banks and Reilly.

DreamQuil will be available on UK digital platforms from 4 December 2026, distributed by Signature Entertainment.