Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

2005 · 101 min · EN · R · 6.3 (1,731 votes)
Dir. John Polson · Starring Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen, Elisabeth Shue, Amy Irving, Dylan Baker · Music John Ottman

Come out, come out, whatever you are.

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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.

VIBE

This film delivers a creeping sense of dread, blending psychological tension with jump scares. It feels like a descent into an unsettling mystery, exploring the fragile line between imagination and reality. The atmosphere is heavy with sorrow and unease, making for a chilling and emotionally charged experience.

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