The Blackcoat's Daughter

About The Blackcoat's Daughter

"The Blackcoat's Daughter", also known as "February", is a supernatural horror film directed by Oz Perkins that was released in 2017. The film, set in a prep school, revolves around two girls left behind during their winter break. The younger girls begin to experience terrifying occurrences caused by an unseen evil force, while the older girl drifts along a dark road towards the school. The narrative structure alternates between the present and the past, gradually revealing a dark connection between the characters.

Making / Production

The film was written and directed by Oz Perkins and marks his directorial debut. The conception of The Blackcoat's Daughter was inspired by Perkins's personal feelings of loneliness and isolation. The film was produced by Bryan Bertino and Adrienne Biddle, and shot on location in Ontario, Canada.

Actors

• Emma Roberts plays the role of Joan, a mysterious young woman on her way to the boarding school. Roberts successfully portrayed Joan's chilling journey and inner turmoil.
• Kiernan Shipka plays Kat, the younger girl left behind in the school. Shipka's haunting portrayal of Kat emphasizes the character's loneliness and slow descent into terror.
• Lucy Boynton is Rose, the older girl who remains at school over the break. Boynton excellently captured Rose's fear and vulnerability.
• James Remar and Lauren Holly play as a couple who offer Joan a ride. James and Lauren effectively depicted the concern and intrigue of a couple caught up in Joan's eerie journey.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Oz Perkins is the son of legendary actor Anthony Perkins, known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho".
• The film was originally titled "February" as it is set in the month of February.
• Kiernan Shipka and Emma Roberts were cast before Perkins finished the script.

Quotes

• "You can't murder a shadow." - Joan
• "I'm not a stranger...We're just having a tough time getting to the same place." - Joan
• "This is God's house. It's a place of love and kindness." - Kat

Music, Soundtrack

• The chilling score and soundtrack was created by Elvis Perkins, Oz Perkins's brother.
• Notable tracks include "Incantation (The Blackcoat's Daughter)", "In the Garden" and "Roses Bloody Roses".