Daddy's Girl
Daddy's Girl

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Daddy's Girl

1991
Movie
0
English

A collagistic nightmare vision of psycho-sexual abuse.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Drew GodardGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, shortly after her father's death, discovers a dark secret about his past that involves a series of unsolved murders. As she delves deeper, she realizes she might be in danger herself from a killer who is still at large and connected to her family's hidden history.

Critical Reception

Daddy's Girl received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some appreciated its attempt at a suspenseful thriller with a familial mystery, many critics found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be derivative of other thrillers of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a slow pace and a predictable storyline.

  • Performances are adequate, but cannot elevate the weak script.

  • Lacks the suspense and originality expected of a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Daddy's Girl' are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of engagement with the plot and a feeling that the film did not deliver on its thriller premise. Some viewers found the characters underdeveloped, contributing to a general disinterest.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released direct-to-video in many regions.

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