Hide and Seek (2005)
A widower's daughter invents a sinister imaginary friend, and a chilling mystery unfolds with measured, dark humor.
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.
How intense is Hide and Seek?
Hide and Seek is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Hide and Seek feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingdarkly comicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Hide and Seek
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Is Hide and Seek for you?
Is Hide and Seek scary?
Yes, properly. Hide and Seek is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Hide and Seek gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Hide and Seek sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hide and Seek OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hide and Seek?
Hide and Seek runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Hide and Seek?
Hide and Seek is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Hide and Seek have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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