Killer Dolls

With painted faces and tiny eyes, creepy dolls have haunted our consciousness for decades. Nowhere is this more true than in film. Moving away from ventriloquist dolls, let’s look at the animated toys that have been terrorising us for years: good old Killer Dolls!

Asylum : Mannikins of Horror (1972)

Dr. Byron is hard at work transferring souls into small, creepy automatons. They’re made of plastic and rubber on the outside, but inside they’re all flesh and blood. These dolls are slow and grotesque, sometimes exploding open to reveal gooey, wet bits.

trilogy of terror : Amelia (1975)

The Zuni fetish doll, crafted in the shape of a misshapen aboriginal warrior, comes equipped with razor-sharp teeth and a tiny spear. It contains the actual spirit of a Zuni hunter, and the only thing keeping its soul inside is a gold chain around its waist.

Dolls (1987)

These dolls may look like plastic and paint, but each one contains the soul of a sinful person. Cursed by murder, people are forever trapped inside these toys—and compelled to punish anyone immoral who enters their domain.

Child’s Play (1988)

Chucky is supposed to be your Good Guy—your friend ‘til the end. The problem? A serial killer’s soul is trapped inside and he wants out. This mean little guy is smart, funny, and deadly.

Puppet Master (1989)

Andre Toulon discovered the secrets to bringing inanimate objects to life. Inspired by his love of puppetry, he animated his beloved creations. Conscious and intelligent, the puppets will do anything to please their “Puppet Master”.

Dolly Dearest (1991)

Possessed by an evil Mayan spirit, Dolly Dearest is not your average doll. This plastic princess wants nothing more than to take over the mind of her new owner—for her own evil gains.

Demonic Toys (1992)

These seemingly harmless playthings are actually avatars for powerful demons who want nothing more than to cause havoc and mayhem. With sharp teeth and evil intentions, it’s best to stay clear of these little play pals.

Tales from the Hood : KKK Comeuppance (1995)

An old plantation is haunted by the spirits of tortured slaves who lived and died there. These restless spirits animate dolls, looking for revenge against the evil racist bigots who put them in their graves.

Blood Dolls (1999)

Created by a crazed, masked scientist, this troop of vicious dolls is sent out to violently avenge anyone who has wronged him.

Doll Graveyard (2005)

The tormented, century-old spirit of a young girl possesses some dolls that a young boy discovers. These animated terrors soon seek revenge on the teenagers who torment their new master.

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