'Come to Daddy': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about Elijah Wood's horror-comedy film

Dealing with an estranged parent is difficult as it is and when you stumble upon their deepest darkest secret, things escalate faster than the speed of light putting your own life at risk
Norval catches a bus up to his dad's secluded and scenic waterfront home. Maybe, reconnecting with his father could help him fill the emotional void that's been lacking (IMDB)
Norval catches a bus up to his dad's secluded and scenic waterfront home. Maybe, reconnecting with his father could help him fill the emotional void that's been lacking (IMDB)

 When you're trying to rekindle a lost relationship with your father, it is supposed to fill that emotional void that's been messing with you on a regular basis. But what if you wake up one day and find your dad's deepest darkest secret and it is way worse than cheating on your mom!

Dealing with an estranged parent is difficult as it is and when you stumble upon their deepest darkest secret, things escalate faster than the speed of light putting your own life at risk.

Loosely based on this premise, 'Come to Daddy' is a film which will hit theatres very soon. Here's everything that you need to know about this film ahead of its release:

Release date

The film is set to premiere in select theatres on February 7, 2020. 

Plot

The story revolves around Norval, whose life has been rather difficult. Currently, he is living with his mother and the troubled man is coming off alcoholism and other related struggles.

When he receives an unexpected letter from his estranged father asking him to visit, Norval catches a bus up to his dad's secluded and scenic waterfront home.  Maybe, reconnecting with his father could help him fill the emotional void that's been lacking.

Before long, though, he notices something strange about his dad and the uneasy feeling gets triggered by inappropriate comments and 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 a nightmare.

Cast

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood plays Norval Greenwood (Getty Images)

Elijah Wood is an American actor best known for playing Frodo Baggins in the 'Lord of the Rings' film trilogy. He has also been a part of other films and TV shows like 'The Good Son', 'Star Wars: Resistance', 'Drunk History' and 'Happy Feet Two'. He will be playing Norval Greenwood in this movie.

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie plays Gordon (Getty Images)

Stephen McHattie is an award-winning Canadian actor and director known for his work on films like 'Pontypool', 'The Fountain', 'The  Covenant' and 'Dreamland'. He will be seen playing Gordon in this movie with Elijah Wood.

Director

 Ant Timpson

Ant Timpson is an actor, writer, and producer who rose to fame with his work on 'The Devil Dared Me To' in 2007. He went on to produce films like 'The ABCs of Death', 'Deathgasm', 'Turbo Kid', 'Housebound' and 'The Field Guide to Evil.' He is the director of 'Come To Daddy'. 

Where to watch

The film is all set to drop in select theatres near you on February 7, 2020. 

Trailer



 

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