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Dolls
A coming of age comedy, set in the early 00s, Dolls tells the story of Cherry and her unsolicited collection of judgemental porcelain dolls as she explores her transition into sexual maturity and faces the anguish of leaving her childhood behind.
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Plot Summary
In a remote, dilapidated mansion, a reclusive toymaker crafts exquisite dolls with unnerving realism. When a group of thrill-seeking teenagers breaks into the property seeking a night of mischief, they discover the horrifying truth behind the toymaker's creations. The dolls are not merely inanimate objects; they are vessels for something far more sinister, and they don't appreciate being disturbed.
Critical Reception
As a new release, "Dolls" has yet to garner widespread critical analysis or audience reception. Early buzz suggests a potential cult following within the horror community, though definitive critical consensus is still forming.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking with a menacing atmosphere.
Relies heavily on jump scares and a claustrophobic setting.
The plot, while simple, aims for unsettling dread.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not yet available for this recently released film.
Fun Fact
The intricate, unsettling designs of the dolls were a collaborative effort between the film's art department and a renowned dollmaker specializing in antique reproductions.
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