Plot
A young couple, Rick and Jenna, fall into despair and heartbreak after losing their four year old child. Reaching out to their last and most twisted option, they pay a visit to The Dollmaker, a crusty character that promises to make reality the only thing they desire most. But every gift has a catch and even though Rick has an unsettling feeling about this arrangement, he'll soon find himself trapped in a never ending nightmare.
Cast
Written by the same chap who brought us Mayhem (2017).
Verdict
First of all let me say that is not Charles Dance on the cover, it had me fooled at first as well.
Now the plot of this fascinating little short is a dollmaker who creates dolls based on a recently deceased person, but these are not ordinary dolls. While you hold the doll in your arms it becomes the person live in the flesh, however you must never take it out of the house and must not hold onto it for too long or it will cause dire consequences. It follows a couple who have lost their young son and have such a doll made, but can they stick to the rules?
Moody, sombre yet remarkable this is a very interesting tale that I would have liked to see as a feature movie provided it was in the hands of someone capable of doing it justice. I love the premise, it's incredible though truly heartbreaking and the shorts twist? Thoroughly stamped on my heart.
Really quite enjoyable stuff.
Breakdown
+ Great concept
+ Solid cast
+ Left me thinking long after the credits rolled
- Emotionally kicked my butt
Rants
The more you think about this concept the more questions it raises such as with such a thing how could you possibly dream of grieving which is an essential process. Is it unhealthy? Would it help someone or hinder them? Given the chance would you do it? Myself, I lean towards no. The idea of having the loved one returned to you forever would surely appeal until you think of logistics like a house move.
