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The Horror of Dolores Roach

  • TV Series
  • 2023
  • 18
  • 29m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
6.3K
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POPULARITY
4,532
7,161
The Horror of Dolores Roach (2023)
When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.
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When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dol... Read allWhen Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.

  • Stars
    • Justina Machado
    • Alejandro Hernandez
    • K. Todd Freeman
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,532
    7,161
    • Stars
      • Justina Machado
      • Alejandro Hernandez
      • K. Todd Freeman
    • 38User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    The Horror Of Dolores Roach: Bitch, I've Already Been To Prison
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    Justina Machado
    Justina Machado
    • Dolores Roach
    • 2023
    Alejandro Hernandez
    Alejandro Hernandez
    • Luis…
    • 2023
    K. Todd Freeman
    K. Todd Freeman
    • Jeremiah
    • 2023
    Kita Updike
    Kita Updike
    • Nellie
    • 2023
    Ilan Eskenazi
    Ilan Eskenazi
    • Jonah Pearlman
    • 2023
    Jeffery Self
    Jeffery Self
    • Caleb
    • 2023
    Jean Yoon
    Jean Yoon
    • Joy
    • 2023
    Jessica Pimentel
    Jessica Pimentel
    • Flora Frias
    • 2023
    Jimmy Alvarez
    Jimmy Alvarez
    • Hector…
    • 2023
    Jessalyn Ferguson
    Jessalyn Ferguson
    • Jentrifer
    • 2023
    Judy Reyes
    Judy Reyes
    • Marcie
    • 2023
    Marc Maron
    Marc Maron
    • Gideon
    • 2023
    Cyndi Lauper
    Cyndi Lauper
    • Ruthie
    • 2023
    Maureen Cassidy
    Maureen Cassidy
    • Tabitha
    • 2023
    Kate Beahan
    Kate Beahan
    • Georgie…
    • 2023
    Adargiza De Los Santos
    • Sophia Morris
    • 2023
    Vladyslav Kabanets
    • Massage Client
    • 2023
    Glib Tretiakov
    • Massage Client
    • 2023
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    User reviews38

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    Reviewers say 'The Horror of Dolores Roach' is a dark comedy horror series that blends satire, social commentary, and gore. Justina Machado's compelling performance as Dolores Roach, navigating life post-prison amidst gentrification and murder, is highly praised. The show explores themes of class, race, and sexuality, drawing comparisons to Sweeney Todd. While some find the gore excessive and the plot inconsistent, others appreciate the humor and suspense. Its short episodes and cliffhanger ending have sparked anticipation for a second season.
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    10sofiryden

    Best dark comedy, great casting!

    This dark comedy is really worth watching. It's not too horror scary. The casting is spot on, not one character out of step with the story. The comedic and the darker scenes flow into each other effortlessly with surprising twists hitting the scene at intervals. The plot is a bit of a modern take on Sweeney Todd, with Dolores Roach / Justina Machado as the lead. She's one of my favorite actresses and here she really gets to shine. It is a horror story though, so not all laughs. It has relatively short episodes, about 30 minutes. Which makes it perfect for both binging or a paced viewing. La Empanada Loca might be a nod to Los Pollos Hermanos. Dolores gets out of prison after 26 years on a drug charge, and the series also shows how difficult it is to start again. I hope to see more of this!
    8folk_egm

    Drama, Mystery, Romance, Comedy, Complete Entertainment!

    The Horror of Dolores Roach The Amazon Prime Video series consists of 8 episodes an unjust imprisonment of 16 years. Dolores Roche (played by Justina Machado) returns to Washington Heights, which has now become a neighborhood where the wealthy take over the area. Dolores reunites with Luis, an old friend who enjoys smoking marijuana. Luis provides Dolores with shelter and a job as a masseuse in the underground basement of his empanada shop. As things quickly spiral out of control and danger approaches, Dolores, the "Wonder Hand," must resort to extreme measures to survive.

    Overall, this is a compelling and intense short series that effectively portrays various aspects such as drama, murder, love, and the psychological effects of societal oppression. It successfully captures the audience's attention and provides a unique and different experience. I highly recommend it to those who are looking for something intriguing and out of the ordinary.
    10tardibear-888

    This was brilliant!

    At first I didn't think this was going to be much of anything, just the basic corny comedy, boy was I wrong!

    This has turned out to be the best dark comedy, horror I've watched in a couple of years! The tension never stops once it gets going, I've been finding myself laughing out loud every other moment, then I'm stressing because I don't know what's going to happen next, and man does something wild and crazy happens next!

    And what's rewarding is this time I didn't check to see how many episodes this had, so when another one rolled around I couldn't be any happier, and also what makes this a great binge watch is it's short 30 minutes episodes.

    Each actor brilliantly played their parts!

    But don't get me wrong, it's not all laughs, this is a horror, so be prepared!
    9loganps

    ENJOY THE RIDE!!

    I didn't know much about this going in, but happy I gave it a chance because it was a FUN ride!

    Simply, it's a modern day version of Sweeney Todd taking place in Washington Heights (right above Harlem). I thought there was a skilled blend of suspense and humor. Characters pull you in right away and the story telling is super captivating. In fact, I was so into the story, I didn't even play games on my phone while I watched...that's about the highest compliment I can give to any show.

    My suggestion is to not read too much going in or over analyze whether or not to watch. Just do it. Have fun! You'll be rewarded with a thrilling limited series that I definitely recommend.
    TheMagpieManor

    What can we learn from Dolores Roach's story?

    The tv show heavily features violence, self harm and drug themes. It also teach people how to murder others and deal with bodies. This is sth that you don't want to learn. Although the plot was sick and disgusting, there was one thing keeping pondering me. As a a freshman who just got out of jail, Dolores had no one around to support her, including anyone from the correctional facility. How could anybody like her go back to their normal lives if no one was there for them. This is a very common problem in some countries. Former inmates don't have anyone to support and help them back on track will likely to commit another crime(s) again. For example, Dolores has no family, no friends around. She needed someone to support her for her mental health but no one was around. Her mind snapped once again and again and she was just not a criminal, she was also a victim.

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2023 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жахіття Долорес Роуч
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Blumhouse Television
      • Gimlet Media
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      29 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2 : 1

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