Imaginary friends are wonderful, right? Kids get to explore their own creativity while also helping with a bit of socialization. Or maybe they’re horrific supernatural entities that will entice you into committing horrible acts? Blumhouse is banking on the latter with the new film, “Imaginary.”
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As seen in the trailer, “Imaginary” follows the story of a woman and her stepdaughter, as they discover that the young one’s imaginary friend, Chauncey, might be something a bit more sinister than they were hoping. The film stars DeWanda Wise, Pyper Braun, Taegen Burns, and Betty Buckley. “Imaginary” is directed by Jeff Wadlow, who co-wrote the film with Greg Erb and Jason Oremland.
““”Not all imaginary friends are friendly… at least that’s what the characters at the heart of ‘Imaginary’ are about to find out,” said Wadlow about the film. “I love making films that play with the audience’s perception of what is real and what is not, so a horror movie that explores the frightening possibilities of imaginary friends was the perfect sandbox for me to play in. I think the movie we made is filled with unexpected twists, big scares, and above all else, a ton of thrilling fun. DeWanda, Pyper, and Taegen, the characters at the center of our story, are not only believable as a blended family but a blast to watch as the tale unfolds. I think audiences are going to love watching them go toe to toe with Chauncey, our evil little bear. I promise, you’ll never look at a Teddy the same way again.”
Wadlow is probably best known for his horror films such as “Cry Wolf,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Fantasy Island.” He also directed “Kick-Ass 2.” The most recent Wadlow film is the kid-friendly horror, “The Curse of Bridge Hollow.”
“Imaginary” is set to arrive in theaters on March 8. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
From Blumhouse, the genre-defining masterminds behind FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S and M3GAN, comes an original horror that taps into the innocence of imaginary friends – and begs the question: Are they really figments of childhood imagination or is something more terrifying lying just beneath? When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) 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.
