Come to Daddy

Come to Daddy

You never know what secrets your loved ones may be hiding.

Directed by Ant Timpson

Produced by Firefly Films, New Zealand Film Commission

201996 min6.0 / 10

A darkly comedic thriller about a father-son reunion that descends into violence and psychological torment, blending horror with absurdist humor and moral ambiguity.

After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.

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  • Is Come to Daddy scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Come to Daddy one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 86% of films.

  • Is Come to Daddy violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does Come to Daddy end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Come to Daddy sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Come to Daddy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Rarity85

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Love22

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