The New Daughter Apr 2026

: Despite a limited theatrical run, it has found a second life on streaming services like Plex TV and Tubi . Production Details

After a difficult divorce, writer John James (Kevin Costner) moves to an isolated farmhouse in rural South Carolina with his teenage daughter, Louisa (Ivana Baquero), and young son, Sam (Gattlin Griffith). The family’s attempt at a fresh start is quickly derailed when Louisa begins exploring a large, mysterious burial mound in their backyard. The New Daughter

The New Daughter (2009) is a supernatural horror film that features Kevin Costner in a rare genre outing, blending traditional haunted house tropes with "folk horror" and Lovecraftian themes. Directed by Luiso Berdejo—the writer behind the acclaimed Spanish horror hit [Rec] —the film follows a recently divorced novelist who discovers a dark, ancient presence on his new property. : Despite a limited theatrical run, it has

: Critics at Metacritic noted that while it relies on some cliches, it effectively explores themes of parental fear and the transition into adolescence. The New Daughter (2009) is a supernatural horror

: Many viewers on platforms like Reddit find it a "hidden gem" with a surprisingly dark and impactful ending.