"The mind will do anything to avoid confronting just how alone it is in the universe."

2019

1h 41m

6.1(243 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Overview

A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Miles Robbins

Luke Nightingale

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Daniel

Sasha Lane

Cassie

Mary Stuart Masterson

Claire

Hannah Marks

Sophie

Chukwudi Iwuji

Dr. Cornelius Braun

Peter McRobbie

Percy Thigpen

Chase Sui Wonders

Makayla

Katie Chang

Barista

Michael Cuomo

James

Creative team

Directed by: Adam Egypt Mortimer
Written by: Brian DeLeeuw
Adam Egypt Mortimer
Produced by: Josh C. Waller
Lisa Whalen

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