Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred is a 1991 black comedyfantasy film, directed by Ate de Jong, produced by PolyGram and Working Title Films and released and distributed by New Line Cinema. Starring Phoebe Cates and Rik Mayall, with Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson and Carrie Fisher, the film's plot revolves around a young woman who, facing setbacks in her life, finds herself reunited with her childhood imaginary friend who offers to help her overcome her problems in his very distinctive way. The film was a commercial flop on its opening weekend and received generally negative reviews, but went on to become a cult film.