Martin Kitrosser emerged in the early 1980s as a prominent writer in the slasher genre, contributing to Friday the 13th Part III (1982) and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). His knack for blending horror with dark humor is evident in Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991), where he served as both writer and director, crafting a unique entry in the holiday horror canon. Kitrosser's influence extends to Daddy's Girl (1996), showcasing his versatility in genre filmmaking.
Daddy's Girl
After Don Mitchell and his wife, Barbara, adopt young Jody, the little girl becomes particularly attached to her new father, and eventually utterly obsessed. As a result, Jody's psychotic tendencies emerge in a variety of violent ways. Before long, people who are close to Don begin to die in rapid succession, and his niece, Karen, who suspects Jody's involvement, starts to investigate the youngster's past.