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Imaginary

2024, Movie, 1h 44min

When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Carlos Aguilar

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What “The Imaginary” gets so pointedly right about childhood is that these nonexistent confidants are an external manifestation of the individual child’s needs.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Rebecca Liu

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...charming anime about made-up best friends from former Ghibli protege.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Bernard Boo

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...a heartfelt new animated movie that fans of Studio Ghibli films will absolutely love.

Read full review at Den Of Geek

Critic Andrew Dex

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...a worthy addition to a horror icon category that includes the likes of Chucky and M3GAN.

Read full review at Starburst Magazine

Critic Jesse Hassenger

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...is a little twinklier and more straightforward than its Ghibli cousins, with some dreamscapes that look suspiciously Lisa Frank-y.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic 0

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I can gush over the animation all day. It’s outstanding.

Read full review at Ready Steady Cut

Frequently asked questions

What is Imaginary about? Toggle content

In "Imaginary," Jessica returns to her childhood home with her family, hoping for a fresh start. However, her youngest stepdaughter, Alice, discovers an eerie stuffed bear named Chauncey in the basement and quickly forms a disturbing attachment to it. What begins as innocent play soon spirals into chilling behavior that leaves Jessica deeply concerned. As Alice's games turn dark and unsettling, Jessica realizes that Chauncey is more than just a toy—he may be tied to sinister forces from her past. With time running out and danger lurking around every corner, Jessica must unravel the mystery of Chauncey's true nature before it's too late. This horror thriller deftly explores the terrifying bond between childhood imagination and unresolved trauma.

Where can I stream Imaginary? Toggle content

You can stream Imaginary on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Imaginary? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Imaginary include Trap, The Watchers, Exhuma, The Night House, The Empty Man, Scream.

When was Imaginary released in theaters? Toggle content

Imaginary was released in theaters on March 28, 2024.