Daddy's Head

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.

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]

In case you're wondering, no, this is not a movie about a haunting, possession, zombie or another 'Pet Sematary'. There is a very subtle scene that edges more towards an alien movie, but its also not that kind of movie.

'Daddy's Head' revolves around the loss of a loved one. In this case, young Isaac is longing for his father, James, who passed away after a car accident. James recently got married to Laura, now Isaac's stepmother. When James dies, Laura considers sending Isaac to an orphanage, because she is convinced Isaac "hates" her. The two of them don't really get along, and is aggravated by James' absence.

When something starts lurking around the house at night, Isaac is convinced it is his Dad, who has come back for him, although he looks different - he has the same head, but a different body. The 'creature' is creepy and the sound effects are very good and scary.

The characters are well set up to make their actions believable. Rupert Turnbull delivers a strong performance as Isaac, and we root for him even though we know he is in the wrong. And then there's Laura, who not only has to come to terms with the loss of her husband, but also having to deal with Isaac. She confides in her friend, Lucas, which causes more friction between them. Apart from the supernatural horror, this is also a character study.

Over-analyzing the film will result in too many questions, like why the creature chose Isaac, how did he manage to resemble James, and what did it stand to gain by misleading a young boy? Rather just sit back, and enjoy the film for the creepy ride and unpredictability, with jump scares galore!

Monster seemed cool, if you could see it. Acting not bad not great. Just a series of events with no story - the usual "deep" rubbish. I'm sure there's some grand overture about grief and relationships and etc etc. I can read a book written by professionals for deeper meanings of grief. If you can't translate those meanings into motion then you'd better have a good story - or apparently not a story at all as seems be the case with many films these days. AMBIGUITY IS NOT A STORY - A FILM IS NOT A MOVIE WITHOUT A STORY. It's just collections of thoughts. Everyone has thoughts big deal - tell a story! What a disappointing horror movie season. First Beezle now this. Lame lame lame.

Laura (Julia Brown) inherits a house in the middle of the woods from her late husband. Her young stepson Isaac refuses to talk to her. Her husband insisted on being buried with his previous wife on the property. They find an unusual wooden structure in the woods.

I like the isolation and the brooding moodiness. It starts with a good concept. There is good potential for a horror thriller. They could do more with the guardianship. They could also do more with the woods. If he gets lost in the woods overnight, the threat of losing guardianship could rise. In the end, the movie doesn't push beyond a few good ideas and the general spooky vibes.