Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Come out, come out, whatever you are.

Directed by John Polson

Produced by MBC Beteiligungs Filmproduktion, Fox 2000 Pictures

2005101 min6.3 / 10

A dark psychological horror centered on a grieving father and daughter whose bond is threatened by an increasingly malevolent supernatural presence.

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.

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  • Is Hide and Seek sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Hide and Seek scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Hide and Seek easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Hide and Seek end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Hide and Seek violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

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Rarity36

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Love35

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