Doll Killer (2013)

Doll Killer (2013). 1h 10m

“After noticing several strange incidents around the house, a woman begins to think sheu0026#39;s the victim of a Halloween prank until she realizes that she and her friends are the subject of a demented, doll-obsessed serial killer and must find a way to stop him before he kills everyone she knows.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere was a lot to like with this one. Among its better features is the rather impressive throwback atmosphere at work here which manages to successfully evoke the classic look and feel of the genre. Going for the general feel and quality featuring the best way to hold off the look and feel of the guerilla-style filmmaking it was originally shot under which adds an endearing quality rather than a detrimental one. It adds such a retro feel when combined with the overall presentation and approach present here which includes the majority of the filmu0026#39;s style and approach for an old-school feel. This as well works nicely to deliver a series of enjoyable slasher sequences. Utilizing the fact that these strikes follow a rather simple formula of the killer showing up unexpectedly on a victim and having their special doll left behind at the scene, this is a rather fun concept thatu0026#39;s given a lot to enjoy about the eeriness of the film overall. Mixing the Satanic imagery creates a rather impressive air as well with the cheesy stalking on display, these scenes come off rather fun and enjoyable enough when spread throughout the film as evenly as they are to keep the interest up overall which makes for the positive aspects here. There isnu0026#39;t a whole lot to drag the film down. The main factor on display here is the seemingly random storyline that holds back on some of the main details necessary here. Although the initial satanic ritual to summon the doll serves as a fun cheesy moment, the idea of his connection to the titular doll as an adult is a bit of a mystery as it pertains to why he wears the mask modeled after the doll or if thereu0026#39;s any Satanic connection to what heu0026#39;s doing throughout the film. As well, the strange idea of carrying the film on even after the killer was caught and stopped feels like a massive cheat for no reason since it doesnu0026#39;t play by the rules of the genre at the time. The other aspect that holds this one back is the rather obvious use of traditional techniques utilized here to cover up the limited budget and stretch out the running time. The numerous dance sequences of the girls in their room partying to blaring metal or montages of the killer just wandering around and looking for victims in the community creates an extended running time for no reason other than do exactly that. Even the screening of a movie on TV to eat up time highlights this issue, which combines enough with those other factors featured here to lower this one somewhat.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Violence.”