Imaginary (2024)
26KImaginary (2024). 1h 44m | PG-13
“My wife and I attended a screening of the Blumhouse film Imaginary (2024) last night. The storyline revolves around a woman with a tragic past who marries a man with two children, all moving into the stepmotheru0026#39;s childhood home. As they attempt to adapt to their new life, the ghosts from their past, both figuratively and literally, resurface.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDirected by Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2), the film stars DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion), Thomas Payne (The Walking Dead), Taegen Burns (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers), Pyper Braun (Erin u0026amp; Aaron), and Betty Buckley (Split).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDespite its potential with all of the worthwhile elements, the movie falls short in putting everything together. While the family dynamic and characters are well-established, the revelation of the plotu0026#39;s intricacies causes the film to unravel. DeWanda Wise delivers a solid performance, and Pyper Braunu0026#39;s child acting feels authentic. The horror elements show promise with a few effective jump scares and one notable, albeit more fun than good, kill scene. However, the poorly written and overacted character of the old lady detracts from the overall experience. The filmu0026#39;s conclusion, despite a couple of clever twists, fails to salvage the narrative.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn conclusion, Imaginary possesses the ingredients for a worthwhile horror film but falters in execution. Iu0026#39;d give it a 4/10 and recommend skipping it.”
