Daddy
Pooja has been brought up by her grandparents, and has no recollection of her mom and dad. She is told by her grandpa, Kantaprasad, that her dad had passed away. Years later, Pooja has now grown up. She starts getting mysterious phone calls from a male who merely says "I love you", and hangs-up. When her grandpa has these phone calls traced, the caller is Anand, Pooja's dad. Kantaprasad has him beaten up, and warns him against contacting Pooja again. When Pooja is being molested by a male in her apartment building, Anand comes to her rescue, and it is then Pooja comes to know that this shabby, alcoholic man is her dad. Will Pooja accept him, or will she follow her grandpa's advise and continue on with her life.
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Plot Summary
A young couple moves into a new home, only to discover that the previous owner's "father" refuses to leave. This "father" figure is revealed to be a serial killer who torments the new residents. The couple must fight for their lives against this menacing presence.
Critical Reception
Daddy was a low-budget horror film that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is often cited as a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre of the late 1980s, with criticism directed at its predictable plot and lack of originality. However, some fans of the genre might appreciate its straightforward approach to suspense and gore.
What Reviewers Say
- Familiar slasher tropes and a predictable plot.
- Lacks significant scares or originality within the genre.
- A direct-to-video release that offers little new for horror fans.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Daddy are scarce due to its limited release. Those available suggest it is a typical, unremarkable horror film from the era, with little to distinguish it from other slasher movies.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a supernatural thriller but was re-written as a slasher film during production.
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