The New Daughter -

: Stars Kevin Costner, Ivana Baquero (known for Pan's Labyrinth ), and Samantha Mathis.

Her behavior takes a disturbing turn: she becomes aggressive, sleepwalks, and begins leaving strange, ritualistic straw dolls around the house. As John investigates the property's dark history and local legends, he realizes that Louisa isn't just acting out—she is being physically and psychologically transformed by "burial mound creatures" who have chosen her to be their new queen.

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

The film has received mixed reviews, often praised for its atmosphere but criticized for its pacing. : Stars Kevin Costner, Ivana Baquero (known for

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.

: Critics at Metacritic noted that while it relies on some cliches, it effectively explores themes of parental fear and the transition into adolescence. : Despite a limited theatrical run, it has

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