Tweet. Devil Doll (AKA Colleen Duffy), is making her return after a six-year-long hiatus with a new thirteen track album titled “Lover & a Fighter”, which was released on May 1st. The music has been described in numerous ways. Sounds strange enough right? While not exactly a terrifying proposition by 2021 standards, The Devil-Doll is an interesting, amusing and super-culty film that makes it 74 minutes well spent. There are some freaky parts like when he tortures his victims by paralyzing them with a tiny dagger dipped in paralyzing potion, or when Lionel Barrymore dresses up as an old woman to allude the police. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. She should have definitely said no to inviting Vorelli particularly since everyone is afraid of his hypnotism. It’s definitely one way to show this guy as being a big villain but that’s definitely a plot that should have been removed. Devil Doll Review. Let’s be honest. The Lady, determined to finish the doctor's work, decides that Barrymore must help her realize the late doctor's dream. If this was meant to be a red herring then it was effective. They have released five albums, the last being this album in 1996 and I could use the same description on all five. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy | Rating: 2/5 Just confirm how you got your ticket. It's a masterpiece. Coming Soon. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. The film starts by introducing us to the great Vorelli and his dummy Hugo. With songs that vary in mood from seductive, sultry, boot stomppin attitude, heartache, and spiritual awakening; all in her own rockabilly, cabaret style. The doctor has a heart attack and before he dies tells his vision of the world to Barrymore and his assistant (some lady with a limp). REVIEW: Director – Chester N. Turner Coming Soon, Regal Travis V’s review published on Letterboxd: MST3K 818. Colleen Duffy a.k.a Devil Doll is a unique artist…and I don’t use that in the way that someone uses that term when they don’t want to say something unkind. Don't have an account? You're almost there! Both versions are on the US dvd from Image. Even the reporter put his story above Marianne’s safety. ( Log Out / Devil Doll deserves to be listened. Devil Doll are not split-up. A compelling little film and well worth seeking out. Man or monster? -tagline. Directed by Lindsay Shonteff. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Is it flesh or wood? All rights reserved. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. He even comments "I couldn't help, I was a Banker". Devil Doll - Sacrilegium review: Unfocused, potential genius. I’ll make it no secret that I am a big fan of Devil Doll – their album length narratives, the concepts, the mix of horror movie camp with some truly fantastic instrumentation and of course the ever mysterious presence of one “Mr. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. For the most part he carries out these feats of size reduction on his seemingly endless supply of dogs. | Rating: 2.5/5 Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. I’ll make it no secret that I am a big fan of Devil Doll – their album length narratives, the concepts, the mix of horror movie camp with some truly fantastic instrumentation and of course the ever mysterious presence … What was a throwaway moment in Bride becomes the whole premise for The Devil-Doll, directed by the man that started the whole horror shebang by … This movie is really intriguing with its use of the early "green screen" work and its other effects. Why? This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Fully uncut the continental version is a sleazier proposition than it's UK imprint with added nudity. His make-up is pretty uncanny. The others are horror; however creaky, however comic in some cases, they're instantly recognisable as a horror film. Sign up here. S!D. An evil doll/ventriloquist is already plenty of plot for any film. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. The others are horror; however creaky, however comic in some cases, they're instantly recognisable as a horror film. Evil!" BUY THIS CD! Colleen Duffy has endured far more hardship than most. ‘Birds of Prey’: Film Review Margot Robbie's devil-doll Harley Quinn rules the way she did in 'Suicide Squad' in a punk feminist superheroine action thriller that's thin but lively. Devil Doll is one of those flicks that benefits slightly from having a premise that's guaranteed to be creepy: a living ventriloquist's doll. He really picked up steam by directing classics like Dracula and Freaks, however he wasn't able to maintain that level of quality. It also would have been nice if she could have resisted he hypnotism or been able to tell someone when he was talking in her mind. Female nudity (including a full-on striptease) is a titillating part of the mix (two versions of Devil Doll played theaters: one with topless scenes and one without). Please help us fund our first animated Drab City short film! Keeping in mind that Devil Doll takes place in England right about the time of the Beatles invasion, Devil Doll is a pleasant curiosity. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. DEVIL DOLL (1964) - Image DVD Review A beautifully-crafted low budget shocker which has unfortunately been overlooked in view of the classic 'Ventriloquist's Dummy' episode from the horror compendium film, DEAD OF NIGHT (1945; episode directed by Alberto Cavalcanti). I saw The Devil Doll a while back so now it’s time for a film with a very similar name. Devil Doll – which should not be confused with The Devil-Doll (1936), which had Lionel Barrymore in drag shrinking people to doll size – is one of the more effective variants on the theme. Lionel Barrymore (Great uncle of Drew Barrymore) and Marcel are on the run after escaping from prison. The whole thing seemed nefarious from the start so it’s no wonder that things finished the way that they did for him. The film followed the release of The Bride of Frankenstein (1935, review), a film that toyed with the notion of miniature people. A ventriloquist (Bryant Haliday) hypnotizes a newsman's (William Sylvester) girlfriend (Yvonne Romain) to put her soul in his dummy, Hugo. Go on.. Of course, Vorelli isn’t the sharpest guy either so the tables tend to turn on him very quickly. All I can think of is perhaps the hypnosis was also working on him which is fairly embarrassing if that’s the case. As for Marianne, she’s okay I suppose but lets Mark push her around too push. Devil Doll | Lover & a Fighter | (Independent) 3.5 out of Five Stars. The Great Vorelli (Bryant Halliday, who comes off as a second-rate Christopher Lee) is a hypnotist who is the toast of London. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Sounds strange enough right? Effectively Vorelli uses this to force an affair with Marianne and also enjoys his secretary. Instead he retired from directing in 1939 and fell out of society; completely cutting himself off from everyone, including his family, until his death in 1962. The Devil Doll Review Unjustly imprisoned Lionel Barrymore escapes from Devil's Island with a dying mad scientist who shares with him a secret … | Rating: 2/5, January 27, 2002 So naturally Barrymore just becomes a doctor in about 5 minuets. Marketed as a novelty thriller, The Devil-Doll was not a financial success, although it did receive some praise from critics. Devil Doll (1964) [31 Days of British Horror Review] Posted on March 21, 2018 in 31 Days of British Horror , Movie Reviews Hot on the heels of his “31 Days of Hammer” in January, Jules is at it again in March , treating us to a chronological run through the classic era of British Horror, from the late ’50s to the end of the ’70s, with one review every day for the entire month. Do you also need this angle? Please click the link below to receive your verification email. |, November 7, 2005 Regal At least we did get an action fight scene with the Dummy though. If it had a genre, it would have to be (takes breath) a thriller-cum-family-drama-by-way-of-camp-revenge-inflected-with-early-horror-tropes. I never knew of this film’s existence until I was sitting with some friends in Frankie’s Tiki Room in Las Vegas and clips of the movie were edited into a video mixtape that was playing on all the TVs in the bar. It walks. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. The fact that Marianne is stuck in mind control for a good portion of the film by Vorelli just makes for a tiresome watch. | Rating: 3/5 Hugo, the films wooden devil doll is an eerily chilling creation and is delightfully nasty. wrong flixster data. The main problem with the film really… This movie marks the steep decline in quality and in popularity of Tod Brownings work. With Bryant Haliday, William Sylvester, Yvonne Romain, Sandra Dorne. It’s basically asking for trouble to have him around. It always makes for an engaging script but as a whole it couldn’t save this film. Coming Soon. I could have done without the mind control gimmick though. DEVIL DOLL is a quiet but well-structured thriller crafted by capable British talents. The experiments Marcel performs involve shrinking things down to 1/6th their original size. Terrifying! The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Will this all turn out to be a huge mistake? Devil Doll exploits this familiar territory imbuing it with, well, new life. Colleen Duffy is an amazing vocalist who could sing the phone book and make it suductive. Devil Doll. / Street Date September 3, 2002 / $24.99 Starring Bryant Haliday, William Sylvester, Yvonne Romain, Karel Stepanek, Francis de Wolff Cinematography Gerald Gibbs Production Designer Stan Shield Film Editor Ernest Bullingham Written by Lance Z. Hargreaves, George Barclay from a story by Frederick E. Smith Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Devil Doll Image Entertainment 1964 / B&W / 1:78 anamorphic 16:9 / 81 min. The 1936's Devil-Doll is a crazy mix of Frankenstein, The Littles, and Mrs. Doubtfire. DEVIL DOLL contrast heavy searing orchestral strings with grand synth and organ work with the occasional brilliant progressive rock breakout. It’s an effective way to build up tension despite how overused it is and shows that the film isn’t playing around. The other one definitely had a lot more fun with the premise although this one plays it straight with actual shows on the dummy and a lot of ominous music. Something about dolls/dummies/mannequins coming to life and/or possessing a soul, is inherently terrifying. |, May 1, 2021 Devil Doll (AKA Colleen Duffy), is making her return after a six-year-long hiatus with a new thirteen track album titled “Lover & a Fighter”, which was released on May 1st. While not exactly a terrifying proposition by 2021 standards, The Devil-Doll is an interesting, amusing and super-culty film that makes it 74 minutes well spent. Colleen Duffy has endured far more hardship than most. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Review by Travis V Patron. Now you may think that’s the end of it at least, but the reporter doesn’t believe it though and decides to push Marianne further by having her invite Vorelli to a party to stay the night. Shouldn’t he suspect something or at least attack the guy? Overall, Devil Doll is not a film I would recommend. That is really what drives the film. Again, this makes the reporter look so bad since he knows something is fishy but puts Marianne in a bad position more than once. Not to mention that you should always be able to overpower mind control with pure willpower. Why did Hugo wait so long before doing anything though? I'm not urging you into buying it, because as far as I'm concerned every Devil Doll album is ultra-rare. That’s really what the film is about. She ends up getting mind controlled on stage into a great dancer. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. In this case it sours the whole experience. Devil Doll 1964. How does this guy just up and become a scientist?It bugs me! Review: “Rated X by an All-White Jury!” – tagline. An evil hyponotist/ventriloquist plots to gain an heiress' millions. and the Terms and Policies, The movie didn't have a lasting impression on me though and I am going to give it a mere 4 out of 10. |. Strange! The title isn’t quite as literal as that would have been but is still pretty fitting when you think about it. Review of Devil Doll (1999) by Amheretojudge — 16 Jan 2018. |, July 26, 2014 The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. DARREN CHADWICK-HUSSEIN doesn’t much care for Devil Doll (1964) – read on to find out why. Coming Soon. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Relive the Terrifying (And Hilarious) Trailers for Alfred Hitchcock’s Best Movies. it was made in the thirties not sixties. The Devil's Advocate Setting up the plot and characters for more than an hour is too much especially if there isn't any thread to hold on to for the audience after which the movie paces up for its surprising final act but till thengo on.. It feels like half of Vorelli’s scenes are him staring into the camera as part of the hypnosis. Share. Instead he just goes to have a drink at the local bar so Hugo has to do all of the work in the climax. London is quite a cosmopolitan place to be sure, but surely a ventriloquist’s dummy traversing the city alone would around some interest or suspicion? That said as you watch the film you have to decide if Hugo the dummy is the real threat or if something else is going on. Cinemark With nobody to root for, you almost wish Chucky had been here to put an end to things. This isn’t a great film. This film definitely seemed to be going for a much darker approach than most from this era. They are quite famous nowadays with their ventriloquist shows. Amusing touch is the dance sequence featuring a frantic Twist display. Alive or dead? The thing is, the film’s title is a bit misleading. Vorelli’s definitely got to be the worst character and as the movie goes on he hypnotizes people into doing more and more scandalous things. DEVIL DOLL is a British horror film from 1964 and should not be confused with the exceptional film, THE DEVIL DOLL which starred Lionel Barrymore in 1936. Maybe he’s not particularly powerful but he put up with a whole lot during the movie. Devil Doll Image Entertainment 1964 / B&W / 1:78 anamorphic 16:9 / 81 min. ( Log Out / The 1936's Devil-Doll is a crazy mix of Frankenstein, The Littles, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Both versions are on the US dvd from Image. Trying to write a review about any of Devil Doll’s work is a task as easy as climbing the Everest. Posted on October 28, 2020 by dreager1. | Fresh (2) Why even let a hypnotists mess with you and a dummy? Devil Doll | Lover & a Fighter | (Independent) 3.5 out of Five Stars. You wouldn't even know that you were looking at veteran actor of the stage and screen. It talks. While Hugo appears as more of a hero by the end, he did straight up murder the assistant though who at best was an accomplice so there aren’t any real heroes here. Devil Doll is an endearingly drab production, with a few bare breasts shoehorned in to add limited appeal, and some striking plot holes; how does Hugo travel around London on his murder sprees? S more incidental than anything us a message here and we will work on getting you verified even it. To give it a mere 4 out of Five Stars already plenty of plot for film... 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