Daniel Isn't Real (2019) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Fantasy Crime

Rated Not Rated | Threatrical Dec 06, 2019 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Crime | Runtime 1h 40m
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Daniel Isn't Real Plot Synopsis:

When Luke decided to leave his mother's home and face emancipation, he never thought it would be so complicated. His social awkwardness and his diverse traumas will make him seek the aid of an old buddy: his imaginary childhood friend Daniel, who is now a self-confident, manipulative young man. Daniel will start to help Luke, but his intentions will soon prove to be somewhat more sinister.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma and resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope.

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Daniel Isn't Real Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2019 (more 2019 movies)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 100 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Crime
Horror Genres:  Psychological, Thriller
Horror Subgenres:  Dysfunctional Family, Madness
Directors: Adam Egypt Mortimer
Stars: Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, Mary Stuart Masterson, Hannah Marks … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Dec 06, 2019
Awards: 5
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Daniel Isn't Real Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 06, 2019, VOD: Dec 06, 2019, Digital HD: Dec 06, 2019
Writers: Brian DeLeeuw, Adam Egypt Mortimer
Producers: Brett W. Bachman, Timur Bekbosunov, Johnny Chang, Calvin Choong, Stacy Jorgensen, Emma Lee, Elisa Lleras, Michael M. McGuire, Daniel Noah, Alvaro R. Valente, Josh C. Waller, Lisa Whalen, Peter Wong, Elijah Wood
Editors: Brett W. Bachman
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