Daniel Isn't Real

R16
2019
|
96 mins
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A troubled uni student (Miles Robbins, Halloween) resurrects a childhood imaginary friend to help him cope after a family trauma... More

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Daniel Isn't Real | Ratings & Reviews

"(A) slick and thrilling take on the intersection of mental illness and creative inspiration."

A.V. ClubA.V. Club

"There's not much to Daniel Isn't Real beyond a cynical, generic coming-of-age story..."

RogerEbert.comRogerEbert.com

"(An) enjoyably ludicrous low-budget psychological horror..."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"Disorienting, disturbing, magisterial."

Little White LiesLittle White Lies

"A novel convergence of mental health issues, toxic masculinity and occultish vibes."

The Irish TimesThe Irish Times

"Daniel Isn't Real immediately puts the viewer on edge."

Slash FilmSlash Film

"Its performatively extreme imagery thinly masks a rather banal view of male subjectivity and inner conflict."

Slant MagazineSlant Magazine

"Although it eventually settles into familiar genre tropes, for much of its running time Daniel Isn't Real proves a genuinely provocative shocker."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"What starts as a mediocre psychological thriller finishes as a surprisingly toothsome and creative horror film, complete with creature features and journeys into the abyss."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"Pitched somewhere between "Fight Club" and a Clive Barker creature feature, "Daniel Isn't Real" is a wild ride worth taking to be in the company of its promising young stars."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"A near-perfect combination of body horror, cosmic horror and psychological horror that gets under your skin while also finding its way into your heart."

Bloody DisgustingBloody Disgusting

"Spectrevision's stylishly crafted psychological horror thriller has enough twists and finesse to attract favorable attention beyond genre bounds, signaling upbeat prospects for exposure in various formats."

VarietyVariety

Daniel Isn't Real | Details

Rating
R16, Violence, offensive language, drug use, sex scenes & content that may disturb
Runtime
96
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Country of origin
USA

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