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The New Daughter

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A single father (Kevin Costner) is puzzled by his daughter's (Ivana Baquero) weird behavior, which begins soon after he moves his family to a secluded woodland home.
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Andrew Barker Variety 12/30/2009
Nowhere near as bad as its invisible marketing strategy might suggest. But that's not to imply that it's worth seeking out. Go to Full Review Ethan Gilsdorf Boston Globe 12/22/2009
2/4
Does tread with clunky boots upon well-worn horror movie territory. Every ominous sign is preceded by full moons, slithering fog, and thunderclaps. Go to Full Review Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting 07/21/2023
3/5
The director certainly relies on one too many clichés in the process, but once the training wheels are taken off, The New Daughter grows into a bleak example of how broken homes allow demons to come in through the cracks. Go to Full Review Simon Gallagher What Culture 01/02/2012
2/5
Unfortunately for all of the good work, like the good-looking cinematography, and Costner's performance, it doesn't quite land the punch it needs to stand out as one of the better horrors of recent years. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/19/2010
2.5/4
Frustratingly uneven... Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com 04/25/2010
B
It's far from perfect, but The New Daughter is elegantly crafted (cinematography by Checco Varese is gorgeous) and mindful of tension, not just splatter, sneaking around pleasingly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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giyu n @strawberrycake Dec 18 I read the book written by John Connolly before watching this. I thought it was quite a good film, although the ending is a little abrupt. It was actually far more abrupt and bleak than the short story, but it wasn't as bad as the ratings suggest. I'm surprised to see it ranked so low. See more Jason W @Thejasonwatts Sep 24 Ok but nothing amazing. See more Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 Sep 20 Simply okay, doesn’t really stumble at any point, maybe more could have been done with the lore and the ending. See more Marty H @RT08638534 06/03/2025 So.. Kevin Costner...WHY?? This movie had enough cliches to fill a cruise ship and so many plot holes and illogical action i was dumbfounded this Oscar nominated movie star somehow thought this was worth his time. It was absolutely not worth MY time. Not only ridiculous in story but ultimately depressing. Allegories from critics connecting the story to the fallout from a broken home is so bizarre,it was just dumb....for me one of the worst ive watched in years. See more Nad B @RT31875590 05/28/2025 Uuuh this movie has One supersick Scene See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic 02/14/2025 A father moves his family into a new house and must battle whatever is possessing his daughter........the ending saved this mediocre film to a memorable mediocre film. See more Read all reviews
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Luiso Berdejo

Director

Kevin Costner

John James

Ivana Baquero

Louisa James

Gattlin Griffith

Sam James

Samantha Mathis

Cassandra

Noah Taylor

Prof. Evan White

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The New Daughter

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Movie Info

Synopsis A single father (Kevin Costner) is puzzled by his daughter's (Ivana Baquero) weird behavior, which begins soon after he moves his family to a secluded woodland home.
Director
Luiso Berdejo
Producer
Paul Brooks
Screenwriter
John Travis
Distributor
Anchor Bay
Production Co
Gold Circle Films
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Images|Brief Strong Language|Thematic Material|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2010
Runtime
1h 48m
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