"DANIEL ISN'T REAL" is a mesmerizing descent into the shadows of the mind. This film takes the notion of an imaginary friend, twists it into something sinister, and serves it up with superb performances from Miles Robbins and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Director Adam Egypt Mortimer delves deep into themes of schizophrenia and trauma, creating a nightmarish yet captivating experience that echoes the neon-soaked style of Refn and the mind-bending horror of Brandon Cronenberg's "Possessor."
The movie begins as a slow-burning character…