‘Imaginary’ is the latest horror movie from Blumhouse where the audience gets to meet Chauncey, the not so fun loving bear.
The movie revolves around Jessica (DeWanda Wise) as her husband (Tom Panye) and stepchildren move into her old childhood home. As they attempt to adjust to their new life, the ghosts from their past, both figuratively and literally, resurface. Her stepdaughter, Alice, finds a teddy bear who becomes her sinister imaginary friend. This film has some poltergeist elements. Originality is often hard to find in an age when many films seem to rely on familiar formulas and franchises. It’s refreshing to see filmmakers willing to take risks and explore new ideas.
The CGI, visual effects and creatures design was pretty good. During the labyrinthian climatic scenes is when the teddy bear turns into a beast. Unnatural silhouettes, gaping maws, protruding claws, and hissing warnings paired with kids’ fare like a music box and a twisted scavenger hunt offer a spooky twist.
The family dynamic and characters are well-established and the revelation of the plot intricacies causes the film to unravel in an interesting way. The horror elements show promise with a few effective jump scares. The script was a bit cheesy with the dialogue and failed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Overall, while ‘Imaginary’ may not be the best horror film, it is still a film that deserves to be seen and appreciated.
This was a good one!