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Movie Review: ‘Come To Daddy’ Is Wonderfully Weird And Warped

Come To Daddy…I was not prepared for the film. From the very beginning, I had a tense, uneasy feeling. Little did I know, that feeling would only grow. Elijah Wood has portrayed a lot of odd characters in the past, but Norval in Come to Daddy has to be the weirdest. In the film, Norval receives a letter from his estranged father that abandoned him and his mother when he was five. The letter asks Norval (Woods) to come for a visit, but as soon as he arrives he’s confronted by a man (Stephen McHattie, “October Faction”) whom he thinks is his father. After a few days of tense interactions and violent outbursts, Norval begins to question his situation. Soon he makes a discovery that leaves him fighting for his life. I have long been a fan of Elijah Wood, he’s a talented actor. However, his character in this movie is just unlikable. Norvel is a pathetic, whiny, wuss, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 20, 2020

MoviesNewsTrailers

‘Come To Daddy’ Gets A Home Release Date

Elijah Wood is making his return to horror with Come to Daddy, headed your way this March from Lionsgate. Come to Daddy centers on Norval Greenwood, who arrives at his estranged father’s remote coastal cabin after receiving a letter. He quickly discovers that not only is his dad a prick and a bit insane, but that he also has a shady past that they are about to come face to face with. Norval must fight demons, some real and some perceived, in order to reconnect with the father he doesn’t really know. Written by Toby Harvard (The Greasy Strangler), based on an idea from director Ant Timpson (ABC of Death), Come to Daddy also stars Stephen McHattie (“Watchmen”), Garfield Wilson (“The Man in the High Castle”), Michael Smiley (The World’s End), Martin Donovan (Tenet), and Simon Chin (Killing Eve). Harvard is producing along with Laura Tunstall, Mette-Marie Kongsved, Emma Slade, and Daniel Berkman. Lia Buman, Tim Headington, and Timpson serve

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 10, 2020

MoviesReviews

Movie Review: Come to Daddy (2019)

Learn as little as possible about Come to Daddy — that includes avoiding trailers, though the one presented below thankfully avoids the film’s biggest reveals — and prepare for a highly uncomfortably blast. Director Ant Timpson’s genre-bending feature is chock full of secrets, well-calculated twists, and bravura performances. Family drama, gruesome set pieces, pitch-black humor, and even some poignant bittersweetness collide in the story of man-child Norval’s (Elijah Wood, Maniac; Cooties) travels to a remote beach house to meet his father, who abandoned Norval and his mother 30 years earlier. Norval was initially nervous about the reunion, but nothing prepared him for the verbal abuse and physical threats he receives courtesy of his highly aggressive, judgmental father (Stephen McHattie, Pontypool; Dreamland ), who chides Norval about his substance abuse recovery despite his own fondness for the bottle. In a nail-bitingly tense scene, the father plays an excrutiating game of mental chess regarding how well Norval actually knows rock music legend

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Joseph Perry

Dec 30, 2019

IndieMoviesNewsTrailers

Elijah Woods Is In Danger In The Twisted ‘Come To Daddy’ Trailer

Elijah Wood (Color Out of Space) is making his return to horror with Come to Daddy. Saban Films has now released the trailer which teases a dark, twisted movie. Come to Daddy centers on Norval Greenwood, who arrives at his estranged father’s remote coastal cabin after receiving a letter. He quickly discovers that not only is his dad a prick and a bit insane, but that he also has a shady past that they are about to come face to face with. Norval must fight demons, some real and some perceived, in order to reconnect with the father he doesn’t really know. Written by Toby Harvard (The Greasy Strangler), based on an idea from director Ant Timpson (ABC of Death), Come to Daddy also stars Stephen McHattie (“Watchmen”), Garfield Wilson (“The Man in the High Castle”), Michael Smiley (The World’s End), Martin Donovan (Tenet), and Simon Chin (Killing Eve). Harvard is producing along with Laura Tunstall, Mette-Marie Kongsved, Emma Slade,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 19, 2019

Film FestivalsMoviesNews

Saban Films Snags Horror Comedy ‘Come To Daddy’ Starring Elijah Wood

Saban Films has snagged the U.S. rights to producer Ant Timpson‘s Come to Daddy, his directorial debut which made its world premiere at Tribeca last month before heading to Cannes. Starring Elijah Wood, the horror-comedy centers on a man in his thirties who travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father. Stephen McHattie (Watchmen, Pontypool) also stars along with Wood and Martin Donavan (Ant-Man, “Big Little Lies”). Toby Harvard penned the script based on Timpson’s story. The film was produced by Mette-Marie Kongsved and Laura Tunstall for Nowhere, Katie Holly for Blinder Films, Daniel Bekerman for Scythia Films, Emma Slade for Firefly Films, and Toby Harvard. Tango Entertainment financed the film which is a Canadian, New Zealand, and Irish co-production that also had support from the New Zealand Film Commission. A theatrical release date should be announced soon for Come to Daddy. Take a look at the clip titled “Impress Me” that features Wood’s character Norval having

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 19, 2019

MoviesNews

Jen And Sylvia Soska’s Reimagining Of Rabid Slaying At Screenings

When Jen and Sylvia Soska‘s reimagining of David Cronenberg’s 1977 classic, Rabid was announced last year I was thrilled. I’ll be honest, I’ve been a fan of the “Twisted Twins” since I first saw American Mary back 2012. Today, I have the pleasure of reporting that the sisters announced via Twitter that Rabid has been officially completed. On top of it, the film has already been test-screened and people are singing its praises. There’s a type of postpartum depression that comes with finishing a film. We directors, we’re masochists. We live for it. When it’s over, there’s just a huge void. That said, I’m excited for the future. — The Soska Sisters (@twisted_twins) February 22, 2019 Laura Vandervoort stars alongside Greg Bryk, Stephen Huszar, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Stephen McHattie. What happens when you realize that to achieve your dreams you have to live a nightmare? Rose (Laura Vandervoort) is a quiet, demure, unassuming woman in her looks and actions. Her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 25, 2019

Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNetflixNews

Series Adaptation Of Comic “October Faction” Coming To Netflix

Fantasy meets horror in the upcoming Netflix series “October Faction“, from the executive producer of “Sleepy Hollow” and “Bones”. Based on the supernatural comic by the same name from Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), the series follows a famous family of monster hunters that includes a witch and a warlock. “Bones” actress Tamara Taylor stars alongside Maxim Roy, J.C. Mackenzie, Aurora Burghart, Gabriel Darku, Wendy Crewson, Megan Follows, Stephen McHattie, Praneet Akilla, Nicola Correia-Damude, and Clavin Desautels. “The series follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred (MacKenzie) and Deloris Allen (Taylor) who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems,” Damian Kindler, Megan Follows, and Vikings‘ David Frazee are a few of those

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 26, 2018

Trailers

The New Trailer For ‘Mother!’ Proves “Seeing Is Believing”

The first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s horror-thriller Mother! has been unveiled and not only is it filled with suspense, it left me wanting more. Aronofsky knows how to build an intense, twisted story. Just look at his films Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream. Not only does the film have a great writer-director, the cast is quite impressive and includes names like Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Stephen McHattie, and Kristen Wiig. The film centers on a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence and proves that “seeing is believing”. Mother! opens in theaters on September 15, 2017, from Paramount Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 8, 2017

Trailers

A Serial Killer’s Collection Discovered In The Trailer For AWAKENING THE ZODIAC

This summer, one of the most prolific serial killers in history is back, the Zodiac killer. Sony Pictures Worldwide and Vertical Entertainment are poised to release Jonathan Wright’s thriller Awakening the Zodiac. The film centers on a down-on-their-luck couple who discover a collection of film reels made by a serial killer and decide to take the law into their own hands for a shot at the $100,00 reward. Soon, the couple finds themselves in the killer’s sights. Salem actor Shane West stars alongside Leslie Bibb, and Matt Craven. Stephen McHattie, Nicholas Campbell, Kenneth Welcsh, Jason Hook, John Bregar, Eva Link, Jennie Esnard, and Douglas Kidd co-star. Johnathan Wright was in the director’s chair for the film, written by Jennifer Archer and Mike Horrigan. Awakening the Zodiac is going to be one of the year’s most incredible thrillers, and you don’t want to miss it. Luckily, you don’t have to wait very long to see it, it will be released on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2017

ClipsTrailers

Two New Clips Arrive For The Dark Stranger – On Digital HD Today From Terror Films

Director Chris Trebilcock’s ‘The Dark Stranger’ arrives on Digital HD today (October 14th). Starring Katie Findlay (How to Get Away With Murder), Stephen McHattie (The Strain) and Erinco Colantoni (Veronica Mars), the film follows the main character as she is left wondering if she’s losing her or if a supernatural entity is stalking her. From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA, October 14th, 2016 – Terror Films has provided two new clips (“Dangerous Art” & “Bedtime Lurking”) for the psychological thriller, The Dark Stranger. The film was released in the U.S. today, on Friday October 14th, 2016. Directed by Chris Trebilcock, the film stars: Katie Findlay (“How to Get Away With Murder”), genre favorite Stephen McHattie (“The Strain,” Pontypool) and TV veteran Erinco Colantoni (“Veronica Mars”). The Dark Stranger will be available on: Xbox Live, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, VUDU, Sony PlayStation, YouTube, Vimeo On Demand and iTunes. On iTunes, it is available for pre-order now. The film will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 14, 2016

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