Daddy's Head
A boy and his stepmother fear for their safety after an eerie creature resembling the boy's recently deceased father visits them.
Why it matters
A tense, intimate encounter with grief and the uncanny that folds family trauma into supernatural dread.
- Practical creature effects evoke old-school body horror without sacrificing emotional nuance.
- Anchored by a quietly powerful performance from the young lead navigating loss and suspicion.
- Blends psychological horror with folk-tinged supernatural elements, echoing classics like *The Babadook* and *The Changeling*.
- For fans craving horror that feels lived-in and personal instead of just spectacle.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
Grief
