‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ leads 7 new arrivals on Netflix — when an imaginary friend turns into a nightmare

On September 29 (U.S. time), Netflix rolled out seven new titles, headlined by the indie horror film Daniel Isn’t Real. The 2019 movie follows a troubled college student who reconnects with his childhood imaginary friend Daniel, only to see the line between reality and delusion crumble. It’s a psychological horror rather than a jump-scare fest, making it appealing to viewers who enjoy character‑driven genre films.

According to the release log compiled by sites like What’s on Netflix, the latest drop includes four movies and three TV series, with a clear emphasis on horror and thriller content ahead of the Halloween season. Netflix’s official Tudum site had already teased that late September would see a boost in genre programming, and this batch fits that strategy. For Japanese viewers looking for something darker to match the longer autumn nights, this new wave of titles — with Daniel Isn’t Real as the standout — arrives at just the right moment.