Dorchester's Revenge: The Return of Crinoline Head (2014) User Reviews

Garbage

[dcarsonhagy · 1/10 · 16 September 2015]

First of all, it was almost impossible for me to actually find the movie I watched (which was entitled "Dollface") in order to write a review. It seems there was an original (Crinoline Head), then this movie, and now another one (?) known as "Dorchester's Revenge." Much ado about nothing, that's for sure.

The one I watched TRIED to be a stroll down memory lane (think 80's slasher flicks), but it did not even come close to that decade's worst slasher film. The story (from what I could follow) was some history students (yeah; I know) at a local university have a deadline to meet in regards to their semester "project." Two males announce they want to research the legend of Crinoline Head. It is also brought to attention their history teacher was a survivor of the original slaughter brought on by Crinoline Head and he's not certain they should pursue this. Yawn.

Anyhoo, off they go to what looks like a nice fishin' hole to set up camp and get slaughtered. Along the way, they meet the repulsive female caretaker of the land whose mouth and personal hygiene leave a lot to be desired. She watches over what's left of the property where Crinoline Head used to live. Why? Who knows, because it seems the house actually burned down. How nice the director thought showing her laundered s*it-stained underwear hanging on a clothesline would add something to the movie. But I digress.

I could go on prattling about this mess, but that would give it way more attention than it deserves. Lacking for any kind of continuity or believable story, the director decided to go for the gross-out factor. I will have to say that in all my born days (and there have been a few...), I have never seen a movie that called for one female character to slap another female in the face with a soiled tampon. Yes, this happens, and it gives the phrase "tea-bagging" a whole new meaning.

This trash panders to the lowest-of-low kind of viewer who would have people believe they're hard core horror fans, but who actually wouldn't know good horror if it bit them on the ass. All involved should be ashamed of this bowel movement. True horror fans continue to ask why horror is disappearing from movie screens. Well, here's one great example that will help answer that question.

Unrated for disgusting images, language, and violence.

So horrible, it's borderline offensive to movie industry

[quincytheodore · 1/10 · 18 September 2015]

Cheesy horror movie is nothing new, but Dollface is all time level of low. Drag queens, stupid college kids and trailer trash plague this pile of crap. It fails as horror or even unintentionally comedy, the characters are incredibly intrusive, I doubt they could've actually made any movie worse than this mix of awfulness even if they tried.

Dialog is littered with profanity, it doesn't even add anything aside from mindless gibberish. I'm fine with some cursing, but it's as though Dollface just wants to spam as many idiotic phrases as possible. I find it appalling that some of the scenes, which must have gone through process of editing, actually made it to this so called movie. They are pointless, almost like video of random people shouting at each other on internet.

I usually try to elaborate on the technical aspect, but there's really no need. Dollface has absolutely no redeeming value, it's the farthest thing from entertainment you could possibly hope for.

Avoid at all cost.

Hilarious trailer

[injury-65447 · 1/10 · 21 February 2021]

Check out the acting and editing. Very funny trailer.

Nothing here-Realy bad-Amateur film making

[muscillopanella1622 · 1/10 · 8 September 2021]

The worst "slasher" that i'm see in my life. Painfull!!!! This shuld be filming in 60 minutes. Not, FXS, too slow. Poor acting like a B tape. Not funny or bizarre. Two locations. There's nothing similar like 80s movies. This Is crap.

Horrible (non) slasher film.

[alliethemaster · 1/10 · 13 January 2016]

I wish I could give this movie a 0 out of 10.This movie has the stupidest story created EVER. It looks like they took a homeless man off of the street put a doll mask on him and wrapped some lace crap around his head. Not scary or a slasher film. Anyone who likes this stupid movie has a terrible taste in horror movies. The killer looks like he went into the sewers and came back out. It deserved to be on the 2014 worst movies award. Seriously a waste of time. Anyone reading this please don't watch this movie you will regret watching the first 5 minutes. Generic story line. My final summary is this movie is one of the most terrible movies I have ever seen in my whole life. Just don't watch this movie it is not even scary or horror.

How to Describe a Complete POS??

[songod-95003 · 1/10 · 18 September 2015]

I have been trying to find the right words to describe this complete POS (other than it was a complete POS) and words are failing me.

But I will try...

Every aspect of the film, with the exception of the opening credits which were designed fairly professionally, was amateur.

Uwe Boll gets a rap as being the worst film maker today and I have to instead say his films are fantastic compared to the career worth of crap Tommy Faircloth has been involved with. Look at his page here. Every film is pretty much the same story.

Acting-wise, "Horror vet" Rochon was terrible (there is a reason why she has never quite "made it" in the biz); and while some of the younger actors showed a smidgen of promise, that was soon swept away by gratuitous over acting.

While not a spoiler I will say there was not one shot not filmed in natural light. This tells me no budget for pro lighting! Honestly, a HS student's film project could have been shot exactly the same way this was and more than likely been more entertaining!

This movie describes the meaning the word trash

[robertfergurson · 1/10 · 20 November 2023]

First of all THIS MOVIE IS UTTERLY COMPLETE TRASH AND GARBAGE LIKE WHY ANYBODY WANT TO WATCH THIS MOVIE???? I know it is their opinion but like why ????🤢 the kills were stupid the plot was half interesting the ending was ok Plot 5/10 Kills 1/10 Characters 4/ 10 Script 2/10 Gore 8/10 ( I don't really like the gore that's just how much there is) Now don't get me wrong as you can see my name I love horror movies just not this one It's just stupid and obnoxious don't waste your please (Unless you like watching garbage) Now I'm sorry to anyone who loves this movie but I just hate this movie. It is just stupid.

Space Jockey Reviews Recommends Dollface!!!

[Crimsonprod · 10/10 · 20 September 2015]

Dollface is a modern-day slasher with all of what we love about the oldies, carving its own bloody niche for the genre's new generation.

Our homage to 80s horror begins again at the beginning, showing us what the original did not–Mary Stewart, at the lake house of legend, finding her son returning from outside, alone, his absence unbeknownst to her earlier. As the story goes, Dorchester's mother dies of a heart attack in front of him. He is forced to spend the summer alone, eventually eating his mother to survive. Yes, I did say that! "Eating his mother." A rich backstory, strengthened by a review for newbies, makes the movie easy to follow, even without having seen the original. For those of you who avoid the sequel to a prequel you haven't seen, worry no more.

A welcome addition is horror icon and A-list scream queen Debbie Rochon. She owns her role as Betsy, the real-estate company's caretaker of lake property that won't sell. Wearing an oversized T-shirt with the words "Saigon, Vietnam," and an American flag bandanna around her head, Rochon rivals the best of sailors. Hamming up her role to perfection, with a backwoods accent and off-the-charts innuendo, no man is safe from Betsy. "I got somethin' else that you can vandalize, and it ain't property," she says…and she means it! The rest of that quote maxes out the raunch meter at SJR, but in the movie it's a hoot (as are numerous others)! Rochon's unexpected language, more than once, is an ironic addition to the movie that actually elevates it; she's a shot of adrenalin delivered at just the right moment, when things could lose steam. Rochon makes Betsy believable, authentic, and real–a character with depth and dimension…and a heart for those who deserve it. No actor could have played the part of Betsy better! SJR is sure of that! A knockout performance from Rochon, gives Dollface just the punch it needs, with all contenders down for the count!

Jason Vail is Paul Donner, one of two survivors from Crinoline Head's attack in the first movie. I have seen Vail previously in Elias Gangster's Gut and Tommy Faircloth's horror short The Cabin. Vail's even, natural force delivers, as always, convincing viewers that all is real, regardless of how ordinary, bizarre, or surreal things may be. His performance in Dollface is no exception. Vail's character teases us, hiding a sinister secret we see in the expressions on his face and his suspect body language. Sly glances suggest something amiss, and in a movie like this, anything is possible. What's better, and more impressive, is that Vail leaves a larger footprint on the film than his limited screen time should allow. Exceeding the limits is what great actors do, and Vail does it again! Could Paul be Dorchester himself—perhaps an obsessed victim turned copycat killer?

The first difficult task a movie in a cliché-ridden genre has is to overcome exactly that—the clichés. Anytime a movie achieves that, in any way, its success is exponential. Dollface is a movie that not only achieves success, but also uses the genres clichés to get there. Instead of being predictable, it isn't. Almost anyone could be the killer, and anyone could be a victim.

What's different? How's the fresh blood spilled here? First of all, Dollface is a horror comedy that is truly funny. (Yes, belly laughs abound here!) In every scene where humor is intended, it works. Witty one liners, (particularly from Elizabeth Mears, as Janet) are spot on, with just the right sarcasm to hit the punch line every time. Is there still more? Lots! A doll-loving psycho who wears a dress on his head and, yes, eats his own mother is more than a "tongue in cheek" mouthful. The undercurrent of humor as a contrast to Dorchester's deadliness is ironic and most effective!

Second (and not in true order of effect), are the inventive ways that death is dealt to the victims. With every psycho murder already committed in movies before, this one manages to kill again with originality. Yes! An 80s-style slasher gives us something different in 2014, following the formula! The popping and squatting Janet, along with human piñata strangulation by intestines, are just a couple of things that "pop" in Dollface.

Speaking of murders, the gore is mostly subdued or totally off screen, but all the more effective in being so. More than once, kill scenes fade to black with a scream and the sound of a weapon piercing flesh or hacking limbs. A well placed squish or a juicy slosh paints the picture as well as images on screen. As mentioned earlier, director Tommy Faircloth is a master of subtlety. The success of an off-screen murder by ax in Faircloth's short film The Cabin is repeated in Dollface with equal success…and flying feathers! Few directors can make such ellipted effects feel complete, but Faircloth does again.

Pearls of cinematography jumping out are subtle but powerful, and far from ordinary. I couldn't help notice and love the real fly buzzing across the screen more than once. (Yes, that really happens, but it's rarely seen in movies.) A blurred faucet in the foreground, with an amped up drip, further catches viewer attention with great effect. I like the smaller things that often go unnoticed, as a director's calling card discreetly placed. Even if the fly is coincidence, taking advantage of the moment is the charm.

Dollface is a horror comedy drawing fresh blood from the genre; it's a needed IV for a horror niche anemic and cluttered with cliché. As an homage to the 80s, it delivers the goods and the gore, no less off screen in the mind. Splashed with style and humor, a taste of nostalgia tops it off. Faircloth hacks and slashes his way to the screen with a body count. Michael Myers, Freddy, and Jason lookout! Crinoline Head is here…again!

Hidden Gem

[kyleallencole9 · 6/10 · 26 April 2022]

Cannot believe I have never heard of this one! Found it on Tubi Tv and I just had to watch it. Pretty fun horror comedy romp. The terrible characters in this made this one absolutely fun. I loved the cheaply done kill scenes as well. Debbie Rochon kills it in this one, was such a riot and an absolute blast!

Definitely an excellent indie flick right here!

Half decent

[vickmtl-48228 · 5/10 · 8 August 2020]

Popcorn horror movie half decent.. But not for children.

Vick B.

Movie Review: Dorchester's Revenge - The Return of Crinoline Head

[LegendsofHorror · 8/10 · 5 September 2016]

Dorchester's Revenge AKA Dollface is the sequel to the indie classic Crinoline Head directed by Tommy Faircloth.

Our film begins at the beginning, actually showing us what the original only spoke about. Young Dorchester and his mother, Mary Stewart are seen spending their last moments together before her passing of a heart attack right in front of the scared young boy... Now according to Legend, Dorchester is forced to spend the summer alone after her death, eventually eating his mother to survive. This more visually disturbing backstory makes those who have never seen the original film (Check my reviews for: Crinoline Head) stay caught up without missing too much of its predecessor.

Starring in this: is busty scream queen Debbie Rochon as Betsy, the caretaker of the now burned down lake property from the previous film. She is a force to be reckoned with. Her introduction includes a shotgun, a 'Merica bandana, a redneck accent and enough sexual innuendos to make a sailor blush...not to mention she backs up every word (as one will see later in the film much to your delight). Another actor who in my opinion doesn't get enough screen time, but does a damn good job with the amount of screen time he has is Jason Vail. Vail comes back as Paul Donner, one of the lone survivors of Crinoline's bloody rage from the first film (originally played by: Brian Kelly ). Jason is a very talented actor and knows how to tease the audience into thinking is he or isn't the bad guy or the good guy as you'll see in my review of: The Cabin - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2989422/reviews-1.

The other actors like Lizzie Mears, Gunner Willis, Leah Wiseman, Kirsten Ray & John Kap, alongside the others all add their our individuality to their roles which make each character feel more fleshed out then in the previous film.

Something else that needs to be mentioned is that the clichés that were once riddled on screen are trumped in this sequel, not only that but the kills upped, the gross out humour is so over the top that it borders on awesome. This film is obviously another Horror Comedy and it shows, yet it also when needed has the serious elements that make it so successful as a horror film also. Mentioning the actors as I did earlier, I must say that 3 in particular stand out for me. That's not to say that I picked one more than the other, it's just that when someone throws a bloody tampon at another bang on & swears, screws like a sailor and enjoys the company of diesel, and well let's just say it KILLS PEOPLE; they tend to stand out a bit.

Another thing I must give props about this film is how they reimagined Dorchester's look, it is so much more menacing almost like that of BABYFACE from the film THE HILLS RUN RED. As I mentioned in my review of the first film, the deaths were quite inventive and original... This is still the case, I love the deaths in these films!! They truly have a 80's flare to them. You can tell that the director knew, we (the horror fans) were getting tired of the same ole same ole on screen kill and Tommy being a product of that generation truly delivers on the kills in this film. Whilst we are on the topic of kills, the gore is quite lacking. Saying that, if one can appreciate the creativity and imagination which us old school horror fans do then the fade to black kill sequences with a scream and the sound of dicing/slicing can be much more gruesome.

I own several of Tommy's films and the one thing that I always have to touch on is his cinematography and camera work. Something else I couldn't help notice and love was the real fly buzzing across the screen more than once during the film. At first, I thought it was intentional but realized later it probably wasn't. Either way I dug that it was kept in the film.

Dorchester's Revenge is a wonderful follow up to an amazing debut film. I personally, can NOT wait to see what he brings to us with his up and coming "FAMILY POSSESSIONS". Faircloth and Co. are here to stay, and definitely a force to be reckoned with in the indie film circuit.

Crinoline Head IS ALIVE!!!!

Classic 80's-Style Slasher

[bigjohn-62968 · 8/10 · 25 February 2015]

If you are a fan of classic 80's-Style slasher films, you will not be disappointed with Dorcester's Revenge, the sequel to Crinoline Head. I wan't sure what to expect on my double header night after watching Crinoline Head, but I was pleasantly surprised. Solid story, strong acting, and excellent filming made for a movie that I couldn't pull away from, and I was happy to see that there is a strong chance of yet another installment. While I found Crinoline Head entertaining, Tommy Faircloth has taken it to another level with the sequel. I highly recommend grabbing some chips, dimming the lights, snagging a good spot on the couch and checking out this gem. It's a sure bet to reel in some independent film awards, and you'll want to say you saw it first.

Great, solid indie horror/comedy!

[gorehounder · 9/10 · 19 September 2015]

Having known about the first film, I already knew this was a tongue-in-cheek horror comedy. I really enjoyed it a lot. Solid production and considering this was an indie film, I realize they probably had no money shooting this. Debbie Rochon was amazing and all the young cast was HOT! Especially Lizzie Mears...love a red head. I recommend checking out the first one called "Crinoline Head" also. Totally 80s and amazing. Some will like it and some will hate it. But for the average viewer, if you enjoy fun movies you can watch while drinking with you friends, then this is it. And don't squat in the woods!!

Fun and well produced indie slasher!

[Robert-zobel · 10/10 · 19 September 2015]

A huge step up in production value from the original yet still possess the charm and fun characters hoped for. Don't take too serious or you may end up like these guys who sit in their moms basement downloading illegal files complaining...but enjoy it for what it is. A bit of a hidden satire and fun modern slasher with great kills! The killer is just a huge beast in this one also. I think he used to be a wrestler. Great camera work as well and awesome death metal!! Debbie is great and love the drag queens. Only complaint is I wished they were in the film more! If you liked those 80s horror films you will like his too. You will never look at piñatas the same again.

Best Girl Fight Ever!

[bloodygirlmyers · 10/10 · 19 September 2015]

I saw this film at a horror convention in 2014 under a different title "Dorchester's Revenge" and I about fell out when I saw this amazing girl fight between two of the characters. I don't want to give spoilers, but it was amazing. Being a fan of MeanGirls, this was sooo good. Great big killer with a cool mask. It looks like a decent budget movie that allowed a filmmaker to just do whatever he wanted and didn't worry about what the public thought. "Want to smack someone in the face with a ????? OK cool, find by us!" LOL I saw Jason Vail in Abraham Lincoln VS Zombies and he is a really good actor. Would have been nice to see him in a larger role, but it worked, I really hope the filmmaker reads this...PLEASE PLEASE DO A SEQUEL!! For the real horror fans like me, keep doing this redic amazing fun type of horror!

Excellent Slasher Film!!

[frighten1 · 10/10 · 16 September 2015]

I love this movie!! It's a modern horror film with a classic slasher feel. Beautifully shot, amazing cast and Debbie Rochon!! If you have not seen the first film in the series, "Crinoline Head", don't worry. You can watch this first and go find the original classic. Very funny and crude at times but an all around fun and exciting horror film. I hope they do a sequel and I suggest this to anyone that loves indie horror! Love the killers mask and skirt. There are some great moments like the drag queens!! Omg. I want a movie with just them. Very hot guys. Very hot girls. A few boogie shots ala Debbie Rochon. Perfect for that Saturday night with the friends drinking beers and having fun!

Don't squat in the woods!

[jenburck · 10/10 · 23 September 2015]

I laughed and I jumped. I thought this was a great new horror film and I would recommend it to everyone. 5 stars! Horror sequels are exciting with the possibility of seeing our favorite stories pushed forward into new territory. Sadly, not all sequels are worth a dang. In fact, most could care less about the fans and their feelings and their only reason for existing is to cash in on the success of the first film. With that being said, Dollface is the perfect continuation of the first film. This is one sequel that does not disappoint. The story for the film is fun and continues the story from the first film very nicely. The film gives us even more insight on Dorchester, as well as, giving us even more camp and cheese. The film also took the modern slasher back the their bloody roots and took us back into the woods. This is a great throwback and a sequel!

Sooooo funny!!

[dgonzalez-40797 · 8/10 · 24 January 2021]

This movie has such a good comedic side to it that it makes it worth watching. There were plenty of cringey moments but honestly I loved that about it as well. The best character in the movie hands down is Betsy. She made the movie awesome