Daughter

Released Feb 10, 2023

1 hr. 35 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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A young woman is kidnapped and inducted into a bizarre family as their new surrogate daughter. As she navigates through this twisted dynamic, awful secrets about the past are revealed, leading to even darker implications about the future.

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Danton M

Not impressed, not at all. For only 95 minutes, the movie seems twice as long. Too many scenes apparently trying to create tension only created restlessness and boredom in me. How many times do we need the camera to move slowly from room to empty room? How often do we need a lingering look at Daughter's face? And too many unanswered questions (Spoilers!) What's the purpose of taking Son's blood? What is up with the crazy scene the "children" act out? We have no inkling of the sort of performance they will do, then WHAM! it's psychedelic time! As for the ending, apparently the writer couldn't come up with a satisfactory one, thus the faux-mysterious, "thought-provoking" conclusion that leaves a viewer wondering "What the hell?" when The End appears onscreen. Speaking of time, don't waste yours on this movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Daniel G

Not bad, just exactly like Dogstooth.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/23

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Mark T

This movie was outstanding. It's not really horror, and not really trying to scare you, but it's creepy and atmospheric, and really tense throughout. It makes you think about the state of the world, the way people force their beliefs on others, and how dangerous that can be when we're all forced to coexist. Love the old school cinematography, it makes it look like it was shot in the 70s. If you like slow burn movies that make you think, or more artsy stuff, definite check this out. You won't be disappointed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/23

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Leonard E

Tense situations but thats it. Dumb ending. Not really scary, not really horror more like thriller but slow burn. No likable characters, the main character just acts like an idiot with no brain. Ultimately movie sucks but better than most horror movie out there.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/23

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DJ F

This is what a proper horror movie looks like! Also sounds like, and FEELS like something is off. Those disturbing psycho-thrillers are the best kind of horror movies because they play on our actual fears. It's not a guy in a hockey mask killing mischievous teens, or ghosts, or zombies but our own inner craziness going left that makes these kind of stories so strong and scary. "Daughter" takes our insecurities and ramps them up with a look at what we attempt to control, how out of control we really are or can be, and an Imaginative way to look at what we think is the way things should be and what happens when that thinking is not in tune with reality. This isn't just a horrible premise but stronger because this kind of portrait reminds me of things I have seen in the world-and how horrible it can be sometimes. It is always easier to also watch these slow burn stories when the tension builds on one's own fears of being alone, not fitting in socially, the pressures of family and life at home, cultural standards questioned and more. All things that we have real concern about. This story pushes the edges of the world it exists in and turns it slowly on its head. Kind of like watching an accident happen in slow motion: you know terrible things are happening and all you can do is watch it unfold. Slowly. In a world where everyday life is taken for granted, this movie takes its time removing our comfort with certain ideas and allows us to live with what is off about our world. It says to its audience "you know this is out of focus. And you are still going to watch. What are you willing to do about it?!" Highly recommended!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Peter W

Overall, with a tense and creepy storyline and an outstanding, fresh performance from actor Casper Van Dien, Daughter delivers a great experience. It's a slow burn, but I always felt engaged and questioned the outcomes. The outcomes did manage to surprise me at various points. Visually, I loved the style and look of this film, as it felt as though it was released on home video. The effects and aesthetic only enhanced the unsettling feelings. With so much praise, I was only saddened by the ending and final moments, which have questionable or vague aspects. However, when audiences are left wanting more, isn't that a great sign that the film has hooked its audiences successfully?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/23

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Corey Deshon

Director

Casper Van Dien

Father

Elyse Dinh

Mother

Vivien Ngô

Sister

Ian Alexander

Brother

Megan Le

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

There are echoes of the Turpin case and Josef Fritzl’s basement in this tense arthouse horror shot in grainy 16mm with auteurish confidence by first-time film-maker Corey Deshon.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2023

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

While this drama within the drama recalls “Dogtooth,” an acknowledged influence, nothing else about “Daughter” feels so distinctive.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 10, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

The symbolism remains heavy, but it’s all in service of a powerful prisoner’s story, about the small ways people find freedom.

Feb 10, 2023

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Paul Lê

Bloody Disgusting

The concept may come across as too simple, but the execution is nothing short of complex and perceptive.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 21, 2023

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Andy Klein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's depressing quite frankly, but it moves quickly, it's short, and there's a cleverness to the concept.

Mar 3, 2023

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

The film’s dark, grainy aesthetic further speaks to Deshon’s comfort in expressing his horror temperament, revelling in a nature that’s more psychological than visually brutal.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 23, 2023

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Synopsis

A young woman is kidnapped and inducted into a bizarre family as their new surrogate daughter. As she navigates through this twisted dynamic, awful secrets about the past are revealed, leading to even darker implications about the future.

Director: Corey Deshon
Executive Producer: Matthew Bradley, Ron Bradley, Luke Corby, Laurent Fumeron
Screenwriter: Corey Deshon
Distributor: Dark Star Pictures
Production Co: Thirteenth Floor Pictures, OneWorld Entertainment
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2023

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