The Eternal Daughter

The Eternal Daughter

An exquisite ghost story.

Directed by Joanna Hogg

Produced by BBC Film, JWH Films

202296 min5.9 / 10

A haunting, introspective ghost story that uses supernatural elements to explore grief, maternal trauma, and the ghosts we carry within ourselves.

An artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets when they return to a former family home, now a hotel haunted by its mysterious past.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Eternal Daughter sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Eternal Daughter violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Eternal Daughter scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Eternal Daughter end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Eternal Daughter easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity94

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Eternal Daughter

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Eternal Daughter

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Eternal Daughter, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Eternal Daughter, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Eternal Daughter, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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