Hide and Seek (2005) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

A newly single father discovers his daughter is caught up in a web of evil in this thriller. David Callaway (Robert De Niro) has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily (Dakota Fanning), on his own after the unexpected death of his wife. 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 realization that "Charlie" isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination. Hide and Seek also stars Famke Janssen, Dylan Baker, and Amy Irving. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
01/28/2005
DVD Release Date:
07/05/2005
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for frightening sequences and violence.
Run Time:
100 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Suicide, Death of a Partner, Fathers and Daughters
Tone:
Creepy, Menacing, Tense, Macabre
Keywords:
child-psychology, daughter, death-in-family, father, imaginary-friend, neighbor, sheriff
Country of Origin:
USA (01-28-2005)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD