The Eternal: Daughter

The film uses the "ghost story" motif as a vessel for exploring psychological and emotional realities rather than traditional horror:

is a 2022 Gothic mystery drama written and directed by Joanna Hogg, serving as a spiritual successor and stylistic departure from her semi-autobiographical Souvenir films. Plot and Setting The Eternal Daughter

The story follows Julie Hart, a filmmaker who brings her elderly mother, Rosalind, to a remote, foggy estate in Wales that has been converted into a hotel. The manor was Rosalind’s childhood home, and Julie intends to use the trip to celebrate her mother’s birthday and record her memories for a future film project. The film uses the "ghost story" motif as

As they navigate the nearly empty hotel, the atmosphere becomes increasingly eerie, filled with strange bumps in the night and a perpetually unhelpful receptionist. Key Themes As they navigate the nearly empty hotel, the