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Dreamcatcher

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A 2003 American film based on Stephen King's novel that mixes science fiction and horror

proper noun
/ˈdriːmˌkætʃər/

: Dreamcatcher

Have you seen Dreamcatcher yet?

Examples

Critics gave mixed reviews to Dreamcatcher after its premiere in 2003.
The plot of Dreamcatcher combines science fiction and horror elements in a unique way.
Many fans of Stephen King watched Dreamcatcher when it was released in theaters.
I watched Dreamcatcher last night.
The science-fiction horror film Dreamcatcher, released in 2003, explores themes of friendship and supernatural events.
In the movie Dreamcatcher, a group of friends unite to combat a terrifying alien threat.
Based on Stephen King's novel, Dreamcatcher weaves together elements of horror and science fiction.

Compounds

dreamcatcher

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A handmade hoop with a net and feathers hung above a bed to keep bad dreams away

Surface Forms

Dreamcatcher main

Morphology

Dreamcatcher = dream + catcher (semi-transparent) = dream + catcher

As a title, it is clearly built from 'dream' + 'catcher', but the film title refers to a specific work (and derives its meaning from that work), so the cultural/specific reference limits full transparency.

Etymology

Dreamcatcher is named after the Native American object that was believed to 'catch' bad dreams and let good dreams through. The film uses this idea as a metaphor, so the title hints at strange, dream-like events and the 'catching' of nightmares in the story.