How to Make a Doll

A wealthy businessman, seeking to recover from a traumatic past, commissions a scientist to build him a lifelike automaton. However, his obsession with the doll takes a dark turn as he becomes increasingly detached from reality. The doll, designed to be his perfect companion, begins to exhibit unsettling behaviors that blur the lines between human and machine. As the businessman descends further into his delusion, the true nature of the doll and its creation are revealed with terrifying consequences.

How to Make a Doll is a lesser-known B-movie horror film from the late 1960s. It garnered minimal critical attention upon its release, and its reception was generally lukewarm, with critics often pointing to its low budget and derivative plot. However, it has since gained a cult following among fans of exploitation and vintage horror for its campy elements and intriguing premise, despite its significant flaws.

• Praised for its ambitious, albeit flawed, concept of a lifelike automaton.

• Criticized for its low production values and predictable plot twists.

• Found to be a serviceable, if unremarkable, entry in the horror genre of its time.

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The film was made on a very low budget, contributing to its distinctive B-movie aesthetic and its subsequent cult status among genre fans.