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The Doll
A young woman buys an eerie doll from a street vendor and soon discovers it holds the power to grant wishes–all it requires in return is a little bit of her blood. But she’ll find out the hard way that the price for every wish is much higher than it seems.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Nuri starts to experience disturbing visions and events after her mother brings home an antique doll. As the phenomena escalate, Nuri's mother must uncover the dark history of the doll to protect her daughter from its malevolent influence. The doll seems to hold a grudge and seeks vengeance for a past wrong.
Critical Reception
The Doll (2015) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with praise for its atmospheric horror elements and unsettling imagery, but criticism for its predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes. It is considered a moderate entry in the haunted doll subgenre of horror films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creepy atmosphere and disturbing imagery.
Criticized for a predictable storyline and derivative horror elements.
Some found the performance of the young lead to be compelling.
Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with some appreciating the jump scares and overall creepiness, while others found the plot to be unoriginal and the scares to be uninspired.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a wave of Korean horror films that explore supernatural themes often tied to revenge or unresolved past traumas, a common motif in the genre.
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