10 Mind-Bending Horror Movies That Will Melt Your Brain

Imaginary friends are presented in most movies with joyful irreverence, as seen in Drop Dead Fred, Inside Out, and even Jojo Rabbit. However, you'll find that having a buddy nobody else can see isn't as wholesome as you might think in this terrifying film.

Daniel Isn't Real follows the life of the troubled Luke, a young man who suffers from severe anxiety. He attempts to get his life on track by reviving his childhood imaginary friend Daniel, only to find something sinister hiding behind his mysterious companion.

Naturally, this film tosses your head about like a basketball in an NBA match, as it's always hard to tell what is happening. The line between fiction and reality is often blurred, causing you to feel misled constantly. The mystery of Daniel, his true intentions, and whether he is, in fact, alive power the film's narrative, which is packed with plenty of freaky moments.

Daniel Isn't Real also has plenty to say about mental health, with the whole thing presenting a powerful allegory for the feeling of having no control over your life. It addresses concepts of anxiety, paranoia, schizophrenia, and more, creating a thrilling and important story.