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Dolls
Shalil Kallur's "Dolls" tells the story of physicians of two generations. The story circulates around a heritage home 'Vaidyarmadom'. John and Sruti are playing the lead roles. The cast line includes Jagannadha Varma, Saddiq, Shanavas, Rudrash, Shenby, Jyothykrishna, Geeta Vijayan, Parvathy, Indrans, Babu Namboothiri, and Kalasala Babu. Sanal Kumar and Augustin Moolappilly handle the screenplay. The visuals are carried out by Anil Vadakekkara and art direction by Ratheesh Pattambi. "Dolls" is produced under the banner of M.J.S. Media
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Plot Summary
Six friends embark on a holiday trip to a remote cabin in the woods. Upon arrival, they discover that the cabin is haunted by the vengeful spirits of the dolls that reside there. The friends soon find themselves in a terrifying fight for survival as the dolls turn their attention to them, unleashing a relentless and deadly game. As the night progresses, the true sinister nature of the dolls and their ancient curse is revealed.
Critical Reception
Dolls received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak performances, and uninspired horror elements. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative and unoriginal script.
Performances are largely wooden and unconvincing.
The horror sequences lack any genuine scares or tension.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and poor execution. Many viewers found the story predictable and the characters unengaging, leading to a generally negative reception.
Fun Fact
The film was intended to be a supernatural horror that played on childhood fears, but failed to deliver on its premise, leading to its critical and commercial failure.
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