Mimics — A Deal with some strings attached

Joshua Hunter reviews Mimics, director Kristoffer Polaha's horror-comedy about Sam Reinhold, a down-on-his-luck impressionist who makes a pact with Fergus — a wicked, strings-attached puppet promising him a shot at the big time. Joshua breaks down whether this creepy-but-charming genre mashup of comedy, romance, & light horror earns its Friday the 13th release date, digs into Polaha's dual role as director and lead, and gives his honest take on whether Fergus is able to conjure up some scares, or gets lost in the shuffle.  🍍 The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for honest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and unfiltered film talk — no hype, no gatekeeping, just reel takes from someone who actually loves this stuff. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/thereelpineapple 🦋 Follow on BlueSky: reelpineapple.bsky.social 🎥 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @jhunterreelpineapple 🎬 Follow on Letterboxd: BlackShazam 🎮 Catch me live on Twitch: twitch.tv/thereelpineapple ⭐ Love the show? Subscribe and drop five stars wherever you listen — it genuinely helps more movie nerds find us. Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe! Follow me on all of our socials! linktr.ee/jhunterreelpineapple