Daddy's Head

At first, I was a bit skeptical about this movie because the first 25 minutes were not particularly entertaining. It didn't give me much to work with, and the characters were not very interesting. The drama also didn't hit as hard, as we've seen movies with tragic deaths of loved ones a million times before. However, after the first encounter with the threat that Isaac-and especially Laura-have to deal with throughout the movie, I was hooked. Every time this entity appeared on screen, I was mesmerized by its design and movement. It felt like something new, not the typical evil you see in every third horror movie nowadays.

As the relationship between Laura and Isaac escalated, the drama worked more for me. Imagining the grief and pain that come after the death of a loved one under these circumstances was harrowing. The movie also has some really interesting visuals that look unique and engaging. The acting was decent, though nothing extraordinary, but Rupert Turnbull definitely succeeded in making me very annoyed with his portrayal of a grieving Isaac.

In the end, I had a rather good time watching this, and even though it's not spectacular, I would recommend giving it a try. [6.1/10]

What some have labelled a flaw I will call a feature.

The acting is tight. The sets beautiful.

The tone is menacing and the sense of dread is intriguing.

This is not apocalypse now or is it menat to be. For a horror it's great. The issue with any review is there is no qualifier to the type of movie the reviewer likes or the day they had when they watched it.

Many things are left unexplained. Many things that I enjoyed others felt frustrating. If you require all things explained and wrapped up in a bow this film is not for you. It doesn't make it bad just not your cup of tea. If you enjoy tone and setting and don't want to be bogged down by 60 minutes of boiler plate character development this is more for you.

I enjoyed the look feel and lack of pointless filler so many horror movies are bloated with. The filler is what some look for and enjoy along with a pablum-like exposition.

Good movie for some bad movie for others....

This movie starts with a good premise and really builds the tension. I think the two leads here are doing some great work here. I really loved that we saw less of the creature - that really built the suspense of what is it. The ending felt rushed and motivations of the characters seemed off. I think there was a lot of unanswered questions about what the creature was and why now. What did it want? The location and camera work really save this film. Overall I was creeped out and invested the entire time. I think if you're looking for a decent horror film with the spooky atmosphere you should check this one out.

I recently watched the UK film 🇬🇧 Daddy's Head (2024) on Shudder. The story follows a young man living with his stepmother after the tragic death of his father. As they both struggle to cope with their loss, a strange figure emerges from the woods, claiming to be the boy's father. But what is buried in the woods, and is this really his father?

The film is written and directed by Benjamin Barfoot (Double Date) and stars Julia Brown (Shetland), Rupert Turnbull (Scrooge: A Christmas Carol), Nila Aalia (The Commuter), and Charles Aitken (Happy Death Day).

This film had a lot of potential. The casting and performances were spot on, and the settings, cinematography, and props effectively created a moody, atmospheric backdrop. The psychological struggles of the main characters felt authentic, making their vulnerability palpable. However, despite the buildup, the villain or supernatural presence never fully takes over the film as you'd expect. The best horror elements come from the eerie sound effects of the creature, but even that isn't enough to carry the tension. The ending is especially disappointing, as it leaves you waiting for a climactic moment that never happens.

In conclusion, Daddy's Head has all the ingredients to be a great horror film, but it never quite delivers. I'd rate it a 5/10 and recommend giving it a pass.

What can I say about this film? It is truly unique in its depiction of grief as a creature that uses the face of others . Bending those affected at will to do whatever this creature summons.

The actors are all well grounded in their role in this film particularly Julia brown who had some difficult moments to perform in this film . She effortlessly convinces you to sympathise with her character's situation.

There are plenty of dark moments in this film but it is specifically horrific in its basis , imagine a loved one not talking to u from an ouija board or a ghostly form wailing. But clear as day face to face and yet you can feel something is not quite real about them .

This form being in fact a viscous malicious predator.

A physical manifestation of your grief and desire to see them once more now inescapable and hunting you .

Quite frankly I feel this movie will go on to have a small but cult following, it reminded me of heredity significantly in its development gradually becoming more disturbing psychologically rather than with silly quick jump scares like most films .

Put in short .

It's dark , disturbing and gripping and definitely deserves more attention.