The imaginary friend of 8-year-old boy Joshua (a sturdy and appealing portrayal by the adorable Jeff Klyne) turns out to be an all-too-real dangerous monster. It's up to Joshua's worried mother Beth (a fine performance by Keegan Connor Tracy) to figure out a way to stop Z before it's too late.
Director/co-writer Brandon Christensen relates the eerie and engrossing story at a constant pace, ably crafts a spooky and unsettling mood, and generates a good deal of tension. The sound acting from the capable cast helps a lot: Sean Rogerson as ineffectual dad Kevin, Sara Canning as Beth's estranged sister Jenna, and Stephen McHattie as concerned shrink Dr. Seager. The grim ending packs a jolting punch. A nifty little fright film.
Director/co-writer Brandon Christensen relates the eerie and engrossing story at a constant pace, ably crafts a spooky and unsettling mood, and generates a good deal of tension. The sound acting from the capable cast helps a lot: Sean Rogerson as ineffectual dad Kevin, Sara Canning as Beth's estranged sister Jenna, and Stephen McHattie as concerned shrink Dr. Seager. The grim ending packs a jolting punch. A nifty little fright film.