Come to Daddy (2019)

A man in his thirties travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father.

Director:

Ant Timpson

Writers:

Toby Harvard (story), Toby Harvard

Stars:

Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie, Garfield Wilson

3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Elijah Wood	...	Norval Greenwood
Stephen McHattie	...	Gordon
Garfield Wilson	...	Ronald Plum
Madeleine Sami	...	Gladys
Martin Donovan	...	Brian
Michael Smiley	...	Jethro
Simon Chin	...	Dandy
Ona Grauer	...	Precious
Ryan Beil	...	Danny
Raresh DiMofte	...	Swinger
Alla Rouba	...	Swinger
Noam Zylberman	...	Swinger
Gord Middleton	...	Swinger
Oliver Wilson	...	Young Norval

Storyline

Norval's life has been, to put it lightly, difficult. Currently living home with his mother, the troubled young man is coming off alcohol-related struggles. So when he receives an unexpected letter from his estranged father requesting a visit, Norval catches a bus up to his dad's secluded and scenic waterfront home. Maybe reconnecting with his father will give Norval the emotional fulfillment he's been lacking. Before long, though, he notices something off about his dad, an uneasy feeling triggered by inappropriate comments and a possible over-dependence on booze. Norval quickly realizes that his hope of father/son bonding is doomed. Instead of a family reunion, he finds himself in waking nightmare.

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Plot Keywords:

isolated house | sea | criminal | cove | secret | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language throughout, sexual content and graphic nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Ant Timpson and Elijah Wood injured themselves during filming that for awhile, Ant had to continue directing while sitting on a chair with a microphone given by the sound department along with speakers put on the camera.

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Quotes

Norval Greenwood: I don't think I liked him. He called me a rat-fucker, among other things.

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Connections

Featured in Conan: Elijah Wood/Ty Barnett (2020)

User Reviews

Disturbingly Funny

What a Directorial Debut from our own Ant Timpson! Dark, irreverent, downright laugh out loud hilarious and some superb characterisation.

What starts innocently enough, takes twisted turn after twisted turn in a journey that had me enthralled after a steady opening.

This film certainly left an impression. Elijah Wood perfectly cast and Michael Smiley, one of my favourite actor's (The Lobster) almost unrecognisable and with some of the most hilarious dialogue I've ever heard.

This will create conversation for sure and I hope Timpson enjoys the success this film deserves. Just a shame it wasn't shot on these shores.

Can't wait for feature Director credit number two, Mr T.

Details

Country:

Ireland Canada New Zealand USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 February 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Come to Daddy

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$57,998, 9 February 2020

Gross USA:

$96,713

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$130,164

Company Credits

Production Co:

Firefly Films, Blinder Films, Nowhere

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1