This leads him to discover the mysterious beings known as the “mound-walkers.”
The New Daughterconcludes with a very ambiguous ending.
Sam says, “Daddy?”
as the figure approaches, but he hears the signature growl of the creatures.
A mound-walker appears behind Sam, andThe New Daughtercuts to credits.
It is important for John to show he is there for his daughter.
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This thought process makes the ending both poignant and overly complicated.
It is important for John to show he is there for his daughter and will protect her.
He will also never leave her and stay with her even as death seems imminent.
However, there is also one other deeper meaning.
Killing her to stop her from leaving takes on a more ominous meaning in this case.
Don’t we have enough of this in real life right now?"
The ending is also what many critics said ruined the movie.
However, there are other reviewers who see the ending as symbolizing more than just a monster movie.
