The Really Awful Movies Podcast

The Really Awful Movies Podcast


Really Awful Movies: Ep 227 – Scary Imaginary Friends in Horror Films

June 28, 2018

On this special episode of the Really Awful Movies Podcast, Scary Imaginary Friends. Why are they so prevalent in horror?


There’s something disturbing about seeing things others can’t. That’s why ghosts are so successful in horror. Similarly, typically children (but not always) manifest an imaginary friend. These are used to wonderful effect in movies, some good, some bad.