: Despite a limited theatrical run, it has found a second life on streaming services like Plex TV and Tubi . Production Details
: Many viewers on platforms like Reddit find it a "hidden gem" with a surprisingly dark and impactful ending. The New Daughter
The film has received mixed reviews, often praised for its atmosphere but criticized for its pacing. : Despite a limited theatrical run, it has
: Described as a "slow-burn" that builds tension through subtle horror rather than constant jump scares. : Described as a "slow-burn" that builds tension
: Based on a short story of the same name by John Connolly from his collection Nocturnes .
: Critics at Metacritic noted that while it relies on some cliches, it effectively explores themes of parental fear and the transition into adolescence.
After a difficult divorce, writer John James (Kevin Costner) moves to an isolated farmhouse in rural South Carolina with his teenage daughter, Louisa (Ivana Baquero), and young son, Sam (Gattlin Griffith). The family’s attempt at a fresh start is quickly derailed when Louisa begins exploring a large, mysterious burial mound in their backyard.