>>840558I could never figure out if the skinwalker was the kids imaginary friend or if it was the person he wanted to be.
So the way i imagine it the kid summoned the skinwalker with his alienation of humanity and he doesn't know if the skinwalker is his subconscious or a separate entity. He doesn't know if it is his imaginary friend or his inner self. Or even a separate entity seeking spiritual Union with him.
It doesn't really matter, eventually him and the Walker will be one, it matters not if it is all in the kid's head or he is being possessed. They will become one.