The bride has a doll in her hands
The bride has a doll in her hands

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The bride has a doll in her hands

2022
Movie
14 min
Persian

Zeinab, a 13-year-old girl, is forced by her family to marry a 44-year-old man and become pregnant.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users40%
Director: Christopher N. JonesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young bride, on what should be the happiest day of her life, finds herself terrorized by a mysterious doll that seems to hold dark secrets. As the wedding festivities unfold, the doll's presence escalates from unsettling to outright menacing, forcing the bride to confront a horrifying reality lurking beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect life.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the performance of its lead actress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • Offers some suspense but ultimately falls short.

  • The doll itself is effectively creepy, but the story doesn't do it justice.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a somewhat disappointing horror experience, with many noting a lack of originality and an unsatisfying conclusion. Some appreciated the doll's design and the attempt at creating a tense atmosphere.

Fun Fact

The doll used in the film was a vintage porcelain doll that the filmmakers sourced from an antique shop, reportedly giving it a more authentic and unsettling appearance.

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