Dream Doll
Dream Doll

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Dream Doll

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
73 min
English

Kevin Young is a homesick lad whose thoughts about his hometown love (Colbert) lead to a masturbating frenzy.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: T.M. ScarpelliGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

A group of young women are targeted by a killer who uses a doll as a murder weapon. The women must fight for their lives as the body count rises.

Critical Reception

Dream Doll is a low-budget slasher film that gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts. While not critically acclaimed, it's appreciated for its earnest, albeit amateurish, execution of slasher tropes and its memorable, albeit unsettling, premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and gore.

  • Features a unique killer gimmick with the doll.

  • Often considered a forgettable entry in the slasher genre but has a dedicated niche following.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available often point to its status as a B-movie horror flick. Some appreciate its campy elements and the sheer audacity of its premise, while others find it lacking in plot and character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, contributing to its raw and often unpolished aesthetic.

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