Dolls
Stuart Gordon
(1986)
A precocious girl, her nasty parents, two punk-rock losers and a weak-kneed salesman inadvertently become the guests of two ghoulish senior citizens in their dark, haunted mansion.
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Overview and Horror Legacy
Dolls received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained a cult following. It features detailed practical effects to bring the dolls to life, including stop-motion and animatronics. A genuine touchstone of the slasher genre.
Collector Market and Memorabilia
Gordon's smallest-scale film is also one of his most charming — killer dolls in an English manor, executed with genuine practical craft and an unusual warmth toward its child protagonist. The fairy-tale tone and the puppet work give it a distinct identity within 80s horror.
Cult Status
Produced on a modest budget, Dolls relied heavily on practical effects and creative puppetry. Dolls received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained a cult following.
