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Horror tale about a father who relocates his two children to an isolated farm only to have his teenage daughter start behaving strangely. Cast:Kevin Costner, Ivana BaqueroDirector:Luis A. BerdejoRelease Date:December 23, 2009DVD Release:May 18, 2010From:Anchor BayRating:PG-13Length:1 hr 48 min
The New Daughter played in limited release to fair reviews. • Luke Thompson wrote in LA Weekly, "Luis Berdejo doesn't seem to know the difference between 'slow' and 'suspenseful,' erring on the side of the former far too frequently. Horror isn't exactly the best medium for Kevin Costner, who's too laid-back to sustain an air of terror..." More Reviews Below...
The New Daughter Positive Reviews (3 Reviews, reviews below)
The New Daughter has not been reviewed by Broad National Press
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (1 Review)
Luke Thompson, LA Weekly: FAIR "Luis Berdejo doesn't seem to know the difference between 'slow' and 'suspenseful,' erring on the side of the former far too frequently. Horror isn't exactly the best medium for Kevin Costner, who's too laid-back to sustain an air of terror..."(See all of Luke Thompson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 240 words, 12/24/09
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Ethan Gilsdorf, Boston Globe: MODERATE(cg) "...well-worn horror movie territory.... Yet buried under a mound of haunted house cliches is a creepier, more sophisticated movie about the sexual power of teenage girls, and their fathers' inability to comprehend, clambering to get out."(See all of Ethan Gilsdorf's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 442 words, 12/25/09
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Luke Thompson, LA Weekly: FAIR "Luis Berdejo doesn't seem to know the difference between 'slow' and 'suspenseful,' erring on the side of the former far too frequently. Horror isn't exactly the best medium for Kevin Costner, who's too laid-back to sustain an air of terror..."(See all of Luke Thompson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 240 words, 12/24/09
HIGHBROW PRESS (0 Reviews)
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MOVIE INDUSTRY (1 Review)
Andrew Barker, Daily Variety: FAIR "...a well-constructed first half, but its many cliches begin to undo its spell long before a ridiculous third act squanders all remaining goodwill.... shows that the genre can still be an excellent proving ground for young filmmakers to hone their technical chops."(See all of Andrew Barker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 603 words, 12/28/09
5.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The New Daughter's reviews are separated by an average 5.3 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:The New Daughter's reviews cover 1.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,285 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 428 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
The New Daughter Coverage, Volume & Length (3 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 43.0 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
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The New Daughter (3 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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