John Chard
They are saying she’s a Faerie Changeling. The Daisy Chain is directed by Aisling Walsh and stars Samantha Morton, Steven Mackintosh, Mhairi Anderson and David Bradley. Grieving over the loss of their first child to Sudden Infant Deat...
Movie spotlight
The Daisy Chain
2008
Movie
89 min
English
A grieving couple move to a remote Irish village in the wake of their baby daughter's death. They soon take in an orphaned autistic girl, only to become involved in a series of strange occurrences.
Insights
IMDb5.3/10
Director: Brendan Muldowney•Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young woman, Martha, is brought to a remote island by her older sister, Fra, to care for the ailing daughter of a wealthy couple. As Martha grows closer to the child, she begins to uncover disturbing secrets about the family and the island's history. The isolated setting and strange occurrences create an atmosphere of unease and psychological tension.
Critical Reception
The Daisy Chain received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Samantha Morton. However, some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped, leading to a less impactful overall experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and brooding mood.
Samantha Morton's performance as the caregiver was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics found the narrative to be lacking in originality or sufficient payoff.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in County Donegal, Ireland, contributing to its isolated and atmospheric setting.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
My Review
TMDB Reviews
1 reviews