Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real

Yellow Veil Pictures

Daniel Isn't Real

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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Randy Ortiz) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Yellow Veil Pictures is a New York City and Los Angeles-based film sales and distribution company focusing exclusively on boundary pushing genre cinema, seeking to highlight filmmakers who exist on the cusp of commercial and arthouse cinema.

A troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma. He then resurrects his charismatic childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope, not realizing how dangerous Daniel is.

directed by: Adam Egypt Mortimer
starring: Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, Mary Stuart Masterson, Hannah Marks, Chukwudi Iwuji, Peter McRobbie, Andrew David Bridges
2019 / 100 min / 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Introduction by Director Adam Egypt Mortimer
  • Three Story Board to Scenes Featurettes
  • Four Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
  • Alternate Ending with Optional Commentary
  • 5 scenes Early Script to Film comparaison
  • Behind the Scene Slideshow
  • Commentary with Writer/Director Adam Egypt Mortimer
  • Commentary with writer/Director Adam Egypt Mortimer and Co-Writer Brian Deleeuw
  • Commentary with Writer/Director Adam Egypt Mortimer and Grant Morrison
  • Extended Version of Intro scene: The Abyss with new original music
  • Animation Test of Daniel Fortress
  • Style and Visual Guide
  • Face Flicker BTS Slideshow
  • Demon Face 3D Model Slideshow
  • Trailer
  • Essay by Amy Nicholson; Film Critic, Writer
  • English SDH subtitles

          Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 80 reviews.

          AI Generated Review Summary

          Daniel Isn't Real is a limited edition Blu-ray featuring exceptional practical effects and a captivating psychological horror film. Customers praised the design of the slipcover, the thrilling narrative, and the immersive experience provided by the bonus features.

          Summary topics

          • Psychological Horror: 9%
          • Limited Edition Release: 15%
          • Practical Effects: 7%
          • Slipcover Design: 9%
          • Psycho-Thriller Experience: 5%

          Review topics: ["quality","shipping","looks","picture","design","packaging","presentation","set","movie","film","release","slipcover","horror","acting","thriller","extras","flick","effects","example","artwork","transfer","performances","tale","features","idea","vinegar syndrome","sense","art","turn","study"].

          Review highlights

          • "A mighty fine little horror movie with great performances." — Jakob P.
          • "Amazing affects and creature design, I recommend you pick this one up." — Tres L.
          • "Terrific film with great performances and an intriguing storyline!" — Brandon T.

          Reviews

          Dark psychological horror

          "I liked the story. I loved the acting and the visuals. It's a solid movie that deals with mental health issues in an out-of-the-box kind of way."

          — Luc T. (4/5)

          Bought it for Daniel

          "The artwork drew me in but the final movie is what sold e. Giving one hell of a performance is Patrick Schwarzenegger as the titular Daniel. IS he real? Or is he just a product of a deranged man's mind. Lines are blurred int his study of the human psyche and childhood imaginary friends. Looks can definitely be deceiving"

          — Ryan S. (5/5)

          Seems pretty real to me

          "a pitch-black, hallucinatory nightmare that takes the "imaginary friend" trope and drags it straight to hell."

          — Kevin G. (5/5)

          DECENT THRILLER

          "This one was actually better than I thought it would be. . . and as much I hate to admit it, Patrick Schwarzenegger was actually pretty good in this. . . definitely check it out if the trailer interests you!"

          — Adam T. (4/5)

          "Great movie. Great packaging. Glad to finally have a copy."

          — Ava (5/5)

          Psychological Horror

          "Daniel Isn’t Real is a stylish, psychologically charged horror film that explores trauma, identity, and the seductive pull of one’s darker impulses. The story follows a troubled college student who resurrects his childhood imaginary friend—only to discover that Daniel is far more dangerous, charismatic, and real than he ever seemed. Director Adam Egypt Mortimer blends psychological horror with neon‑drenched surrealism, creating a film that feels both intimate and nightmarishly expansive. Miles Robbins gives a vulnerable, grounded performance, while Patrick Schwarzenegger’s turn as Daniel is magnetic and unsettling, embodying the perfect mix of charm and menace. It’s a bold, visually striking descent into mental fragmentation—part character study, part supernatural thriller, and one of the more memorable indie horror offerings of the last decade."

          — Tarek E. (3/5)

          This was a great thriller.

          "This was a great thriller. The transfer is wonderfully done. I like the extras that are included. It's one of the reasons I still collect physical media. If you haven't seen this film and like psychological and trippy concepts, you'll enjoy this one."

          — Bradley T. (5/5)

          Incredible Release For A Film That Has One Gigantic Flaw

          "Love the fun slipcover art, the delightfully exhausting bevy of extras, and the delightfully candid essay from Amy Nicholson. BUT, there’s one scene in DANIEL ISN’T REAL that brings the whole movie down and makes the entire endeavor a waste of time. In fact, it’s not even a scene. It’s a (failed) scene transition, from a swirling galactic expanse to a barista finishing up a drink in a coffee shop. The intent was to have the scene dissolve from interstellar swirling to the spinning liquid of the recently-prepared order, and then pull out from the cup and into the wider shot of the shop. But in a classic bit of assumption and oversight that I’m sure will haunt the director for years to come, the barista was an actor, the actual staff of the business had left, and no one knew how to work the machine. Truly a tragedy… (I’m just kidding, Adam!)"

          — Maxim P. (4/5)

          Satisfying

          "An engrossing little film. Builds tension ti a satisfying conclusion."

          — Oleh S. (4/5)

          Daniel isn't Real is Real

          "This is a really fun psychological thriller/horror that kept me on the edge of my seat. The packaging from VS is once again high quality like everything else I've received from them. It also has some great special features for us nerds."

          — Tony R. (4/5)

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