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Dolls (1987)

R | | Fantasy, Horror | 29 May 1987 (USA)
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A group of people stop by a mansion during a storm and discover two magical toy makers and their haunted collection of dolls.

Director:

Stuart Gordon

Writer:

Ed Naha

Stars:

Ian Patrick Williams, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Carrie Lorraine | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ian Patrick Williams ... David Bower
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon ... Rosemary Bower
Carrie Lorraine ... Judy Bower
Guy Rolfe ... Gabriel Hartwicke
Hilary Mason ... Hilary Hartwicke
Bunty Bailey ... Isabel Prange
Cassie Stuart ... Enid
Stephen Lee ... Ralph Morris
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Storyline

A group of travelers spend the night in the mansion of an elderly couple who are dollmakers. However, one of the travelers' children discovers that the dolls the couple makes are actually humans that the couple has miniaturized and turned into tools for their evil plans. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

inanimate object comes to life | inanimate object motion | talking inanimate object | talking to inanimate object | stabbed in the back | See All (89) »

Taglines:

You're never too old to play with dolls until you're dead. See more »

Genres:

Fantasy | Horror

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 May 1987 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Doll See more »

Filming Locations:

Empire Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Empire Pictures,Taryn Productions Inc. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

'Stephen Lee (I)' was encouraged to improvise his comical moments. See more »

Goofs

When the dolls first attack Rosemary, many dolls are on the stomach or chest area on Rosemary but when she tips over onto the floor face first there's no dolls or puppets anywhere near her or on her. They however appear back again on the next scene. See more »

Quotes

Ralph: Ya know, I can remember every toy I had as a kid.
Gabriel: And they remember you, Ralph. Toys are very loyal, and that is a fact.
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Crazy Credits

During the beginning of the end credits, we see another group of people having car problems and eventually heading towards the mansion. See more »

Connections

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Blind Date/Dolls/The Hanoi Hilton/Swimming to Cambodia (1987) See more »

Soundtracks

I'm in the Mood for Love
Music by Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Whistled by Ian Patrick Williams
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Good fun!
8 November 2003 | by Jugurtha112 – See all my reviews

Wow, I remember watching this movie as a kid...it has to be one of my all time favorites. If you're looking for a great scary-doll movie, before the whole "Chucky" thing came about, this is for you. It's fun with great effects (for the time mind you) and blends together the right amount of gore and laughs...a must see in my book!
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