Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend

Directed by Richard Gabai

Produced by 180 Degrees, Braeburn Entertainment

201299 min4.8 / 10

A dark psychological thriller about a woman haunted by childhood trauma and the reappearance of her imaginary friend, exploring the fragility of mental stability and control within marriage.

During her traumatic childhood with an abusive father, Emma relied on an imaginary friend for strength. She is now an artist struggling with mental illness living with her apparently loving husband, Brad. But when Emma's imaginary friend starts reappearing, she knows she's losing her grip. Desperate to save her marriage and show Brad she is in control, Emma takes drastic measures to free herself of her torment and her imaginary friend.

Questions people ask

  • Is Imaginary Friend sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Imaginary Friend scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Imaginary Friend end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Imaginary Friend easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Imaginary Friend violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

13/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Imaginary Friend

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Imaginary Friend

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Imaginary Friend, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Imaginary Friend, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Imaginary Friend, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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