Dorothy Mills
Dorothy Mills

Dorothy Mills

2008
Movie
102 min
English

When a gloomy, God-fearing island community is rocked by the assault of an infant, a psychiatrist is called in to examine Dorothy Mills, the teenager accused of the crime. Despite the villagers' hostility to her inquiry, she soon comes to suspect that Dorothy suffers from multiple personality disorder...

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Conor McPhersonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Dorothy Mills, a young woman with a mysterious past, takes a job as a live-in carer for an elderly, reclusive woman in a remote Irish village. As Dorothy becomes increasingly involved with the family, unsettling events and dark secrets begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural. She finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion and fear, facing accusations of witchcraft and her own sanity being questioned.

Critical Reception

Dorothy Mills received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and Elaine Cassidy's compelling performance. However, some found the plot occasionally convoluted and the ambiguous ending divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and unsettling tone.
  • Elaine Cassidy's performance as the enigmatic Dorothy was a standout.
  • The film's slow-burn mystery and ambiguous nature were seen as both strengths and weaknesses.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in County Clare, Ireland, adding to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.

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"Dorothy Mills" is one of those films that may not fit into the horror category, but it still contains enough elements to get the attention of horror lovers who want more than gore and a nice variety of scares. I admit that I also like thos...