Triloquist
Triloquist

Triloquist

2008Movie90 minEnglish

In 1993, in Hollywood, California, a decadent ventriloquist overdoses and dies, leaving her two children to be sent to a foster house with their dummy. Their lives become a nightmare of abuse and murder, to be avenged by a wrathful dummy.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Mark JonesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely young man, Elmer, lives a reclusive life with his overbearing father. Elmer finds solace and companionship in a ventriloquist dummy named 'Louie'. As Elmer's obsession with Louie grows, a dark and violent turn of events begins to unfold, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, and leading to a horrifying confrontation.

Critical Reception

Triloquist received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and the horror elements uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, often citing the film's slow pacing and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with an unoriginal premise and a lack of genuine scares.
  • The performances are largely unconvincing, failing to elevate the weak script.
  • Despite a dark theme, the movie lacks the tension and suspense needed to be effective.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Triloquist are scarce and generally indicate disappointment, with common complaints about the film's slow pacing and predictable storyline. Some viewers found the concept of a killer ventriloquist dummy interesting but felt the execution fell short.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Mark Jones, is also known for directing the horror film 'Leprechaun'.

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