The New Daughter Apr 2026

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.

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

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. The New Daughter (2009) is a supernatural horror