Hide and Seek isn’t as bad as everyone remembers it.
What positioned itself as the thrilling film of the year turned into a critically derided affair.
What is Hide and Seek about?
Hide and Seek / 20th Century Fox
David notices that Emily has made a new imaginary friend named Charlie.
Disturbing occurrences soon follow, which Emily claims is Charlies fault.
However, David starts to believe that Charlie might actually be a real person and not an imaginary friend.
Okay, lets continue.
The big reveal inHide and Seekis that DavidisCharlie.
David experiences dissociative identity disorder, and Charlie was created by him to deal with his rage.
In the third act, David/Charlie is killed by Kate, making Emily an orphan.
However,Hide and Seekreceived five different endings.
In the US theatrical cut, Emily is now under the care of Kate.
Another version of this ending showcases Emily drawing just one head.
Plus, the controversial depiction of dissociative identity disorder didnt go down too well either.
OnRotten Tomatoes, the film holds a brutal 13% critical rating and 50% audience score.
Its the key in of movie that promotes itself through its intrigue and reaches an instant audience.
Theres no expectation for it to be a major blockbuster nor perfect, just as long as it entertains.
