American Dollhouse
American Dollhouse

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American Dollhouse

2026
Movie
87 min
English

Caught between a grotesque Christmas fantasy and her own childhood trauma, a woman's search for a fresh start in her hometown is violently interrupted by a psychopathic neighbor.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: B.J. PorterGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults attending a party find themselves trapped in a mysterious house where they are forced to participate in a deadly game. As they uncover the dark secrets of the house and its inhabitants, they realize their only chance of survival is to turn on each other.

Critical Reception

American Dollhouse received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a slasher-thriller, many found the plot predictable, the acting uneven, and the overall execution lacking. It is generally considered a low-budget genre film that did not make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot and familiar horror tropes.

  • Uneven performances and low production values detract from the experience.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver significant scares or suspense.

Google audience: Audience reception for American Dollhouse is largely negative, with viewers frequently citing a weak storyline and unimpressive acting as major drawbacks. The film is often described as forgettable and falling short of expectations for the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in South Carolina and was part of a wave of independent horror films released around the mid-2010s that focused on found-footage or home-invasion styles.

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