Magic Dolls
The film tells the story of five robot golems from different time and space. In order to escape the assassination claws of the other world against the biotechnology revolution, they fled to the earth and had their own lives. Years later, the other world sent a mysterious killer to assassinate the story.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends discovers a collection of antique dolls that possess a sinister power. As they delve deeper into the dolls' dark history, they unleash a malevolent force that begins to terrorize them one by one. The friends must find a way to break the curse before they all succumb to the dolls' deadly influence.
Critical Reception
Magic Dolls received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempts at creating a suspenseful atmosphere and its visual style, many criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a generic horror plot that offers little in terms of originality.
- Performances are largely forgettable, failing to elevate the material.
- Despite a creepy premise, the execution lacks genuine scares and narrative cohesion.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Magic Dolls are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, pointing to a formulaic horror experience that fails to leave a lasting impression.
Fun Fact
Director Michael Matteo Rossi has stated in interviews that the design of the dolls was inspired by vintage porcelain dolls his grandmother owned, aiming for an uncanny valley effect.
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