Imaginary

A slow-building supernatural horror that mixes childhood nostalgia with creeping dread, leading to a surreal and tense climax.

Directed by

Jeff Wadlow

Genres

Horror, Mystery

Starring

DeWanda Wise, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun

Tagline

Meet Chauncey. He's not imaginary. And he's not your friend.

Overview

When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Trauma, family, memory, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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