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John James is a writer; his wife has left him. He moves with his two middle-school children to an isolated house off a dirt road in South Carolina. The property has an Indian burial mound, which fascinates his daughter, Louisa, who's entering puberty.
A recently divorced mother moves with her two children to a remote farmhouse, only to discover that a mysterious, ancient object on the property is slowly corrupting her son. As strange occurrences escalate, she must confront a terrifying truth about the object and its connection to her family.
The New Daughter received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares derivative. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the atmosphere but criticizing the slow pacing and unresolved elements.
Praised for its atmospheric tension and some effective jump scares.
Criticized for its convoluted plot and reliance on genre tropes.
Often described as a by-the-numbers horror film that fails to deliver a truly original story.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with some finding the film effectively creepy and engaging, particularly appreciating the performances. However, many felt the story was too predictable, the pacing lagged in parts, and the ending was unsatisfying.
The 'Mound' in the film, a mysterious structure central to the plot, was created using plaster and resin to give it an ancient, unnatural appearance.
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**SOME SPOILERS** This movie was mildly entertaining but incredibly maddening. Kevin Costner's character was a failure as a parent and as a human being. The instant he discovered that his little girl was going to be made into a sex queen fo...
This is quite close a B series movie. Nothing unexpected, the creatures a laughable and the FX virtually non-existent. Maybe you can save the performance from both children, Baquero and Griffith, but that's it.