DAUGHTER
DAUGHTER

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DAUGHTER

2023
Movie
53 min
Japanese

Mihiro is a young girl who lost her mother at a young age, while Haruto is a father pursuing the vision of his dead wife. Both are at the mercy of conflicting love and are thrust into tragedy.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: B.A.Z. BazoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself terrorized by a sinister presence after returning to her ancestral home. As she delves into the dark history of her family, she uncovers a terrifying secret that threatens to consume her. The line between reality and nightmare blurs as she fights for survival against a relentless evil.

Critical Reception

"Daughter" has garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and unsettling performances. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, many praised its effective scares and commitment to a disturbing narrative. Audience reception has been generally favorable, appreciating its descent into psychological horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Noted for strong, unsettling performances from the lead cast.

  • Some critics felt the plot could have been more developed or the pacing tightened.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available or have not yet reached a significant volume to provide a summarized consensus. General sentiment for independent horror films of this nature often points to appreciation for creative scares and dedication to genre conventions, though sometimes with comments on budget limitations.

Fun Fact

The film was largely shot in a single, remote location to enhance its claustrophobic and isolated atmosphere, a decision that contributed to the director's vision of psychological dread.

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