The Creepy Doll

A young married couple moves into a new house. The wife, Kate has some paranoiac issues going on. She also has a vast doll collection that she is VERY attached to. Especially, the one she calls the "guardian doll".

It's not long before strange sounds and mysterious events start plaguing the couple. Oh, and Kate talks to her dolls too. Quite a bit, actually.

THE CREEPY DOLL is a low-budget horror film with a good story line and decent characters. Also, allowing viewers to see through "doll vision" is a nice, unsettling touch.

Don't go into it expecting non-stop, explosive action and you just might like it...

I wasn't expecting much out of this movie and I didn't pay much attention to it, but it drew me in, little by little. You may not want to have any dolls in your house afterward after you watch this.

Not bad acting, considering the fact that it was an amateur Indy film. The plot line had me within the first twenty minutes. The drama that unfolded gave me the image of the old horror movie genre. It also made you feel that you were a part of it, with normal characters, a family with normal family dysfunction. The actors have some promise of something bigger for them in the future. I also appreciated the fact that everyone appearing in this film were memorialized in the credits.

Horror fans: Watch this; it has something for you.

After several years of being separated from her dolls Kate finally has the chance to display them once again in her new home. As the Dolls arrive from storage they are unboxed and soon resume their dominance in the life of their owner. Is this an obsession or merely survival instincts? Is it a case of keep your family close and your dolls closer? The in-laws seem to have reservations about Kate's plan to adorn the nursery of the soon to arrive baby with this extensive collection. If they only knew the protection they afforded perhaps they would have a different opinion. Kate has a very special doll that her Grandma gave her known as her "protector." This is one creepy doll. But, when you've owned a doll since the day you were born you probably have no notion of the creep factor.

Speaking of creep factor, this film has a heaping helping. Not sure which is creepier the Dolls, the family, the long time friends of the family or the musical score? But it's all good... Kristine Renee Farley was perfectly cast in the role of Kate while Justin Michael Veazey was equal to the the task of sudden husband and expectant father. Add Jessica Cook (the old flame), Steve Hudgins (the concerned cousin), Cindy Maples and Randy Hardesty (as the all too close in-laws - that don't like to pry) and you have the makings of some Big Biting Pig Greatness! The entire cast performed brilliantly in this technically superior production. A creatively creepy work of art. A story that keeps on going long after the final credits roll - that's how you know PJ Woodside made it.

I recommend that you see this (probably with the lights on.)

Small town, low budget horror flicks that just ooze with sincere effort and originality are so much fun. Carnival of Souls is the best of this type, and while no Carnival of Souls, this is great little film. No name casts can add so much gritty realism if they know how to act, This cast does, especially Kristen Fraley. Director obviously loves her craft and her town as every cast member gets a long closing credit. Well worth the time. Thank you Amazon Prime for offering this gem.

Who knew Madisonville, KY was a hot bed of horror.

If you enjoy this, check out Messiah of Evil, Babysitter Massacre, and The Unbroken. All great, low budget horror by people who love the genre.

I like to give the benefit of the doubt, especially with indie films which are appreciated. Even though I watched this through till the end, to me it was painfully boring. Character development was fine, and yes the doll was creepy. (not the creepiest though, it wore out in ten minutes) I don't need blood and guts, or for it to be campy, but something was definitely missing from this movie. The song that was continually referenced in this film also had creep-factor but after a while it was more annoying then anything. I gave it 3 stars instead of one because I did appreciate the storyline, just the delivery was boring.