The Other Side of Dolls
The Other Side of Dolls

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The Other Side of Dolls

1993
Movie
90 min
Cantonese

A model training center is set up by Lady Rose, which aims to provide sex partners for men with high social status. However, Lady Rose's main purpose is to blackmail the reputable men for money. A fashion show of undergarment is held, Lady Rose's models appear in their sexiest and most seductive underwear, and men cannot stop looking for partners. The dirty business of Lady Rose is finally exposed and shakes up the city when a model is killed...

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young women are taken to a remote mansion and subjected to psychological and physical torment by a mysterious captor. They soon discover that the mansion is filled with sinister secrets and that their captor may have a deeply disturbing obsession with dolls.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews, often criticized for its low production values, nonsensical plot, and gratuitous violence. It is generally considered a low-budget exploitation film typical of its era, with little artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its disturbing atmosphere and unsettling premise by a niche audience.

  • Widely panned for its poor acting, weak script, and excessive gore.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video horror market.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and niche appeal. Those that exist often point to its B-movie status, with some appreciating its schlocky horror elements while others dismiss it as poorly made.

Fun Fact

Director David DeCoteau is known for his prolific career in low-budget horror and erotic thrillers, often working under various pseudonyms.

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