What is the movie The New Daughter (2009) about?
The New Daughter (2009) is a supernatural horror film that explores the chilling experiences of a single father and his children after they relocate to a secluded home in rural South Carolina, where his daughter begins to exhibit increasingly strange and disturbing behavior linked to ancient, sinister forces.
The movie centers on John James, a recently divorced writer who, seeking a fresh start, moves with his teenage daughter, Louisa, and young son, Sam, to an isolated house in the quiet countryside of South Carolina. The tranquility of their new home is short-lived as Louisa soon begins to display a worrying transformation.
Plot Overview
Upon their arrival, Louisa's personality undergoes drastic and unsettling changes. She becomes withdrawn, agitated, and starts exhibiting peculiar habits, particularly a fascination with a mysterious, overgrown burial mound located near their property. Her behavior escalates from mere teenage angst to something far more sinister and inhuman.
John, initially dismissing it as a reaction to the divorce and move, soon realizes that something truly terrifying is afflicting his daughter. He discovers that the ancient mound is steeped in local folklore and whispers of malevolent entities that inhabit it, preying on the living and transforming them into 'changelings' or similar creatures. As Louisa's transformation progresses, becoming more physical and disturbing, John desperately tries to uncover the truth and save her from the dark influence that has clearly taken hold.
The film delves into themes of parental fear, the supernatural, and the terrifying prospect of losing a loved one to an unseen, ancient evil.
Key Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Genre | Supernatural Horror, Thriller |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| Director | Luis Berdejo |
| Starring | Kevin Costner (as John James), Ivana Baquero (as Louisa), Gattlin Griffith (as Sam) |
| Setting | Rural South Carolina |
The New Daughter offers a suspenseful narrative as a father battles to protect his family from an escalating supernatural threat rooted in an ancient and chilling local legend.
