Doll Master

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  • NR
  • 2004
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 5.7  (2,063)

Doll Master is a South Korean horror movie from 2004 that centers around a group of artists who are brought together to take part in an exhibition of their work. The exhibition is being held in a remote and isolated mansion deep in the South Korean countryside, and is hosted by a wealthy art collector who goes by the name of Mr. Choi.

As the group of artists arrive at the mansion, they are greeted by Mr. Choi's wheelchair-bound daughter, who is being kept in the mansion due to her fragile health. However, as the night wears on, the artists soon discover that the mansion is harboring a dark secret.

The movie revolves around the dolls that Mr. Choi has collected over the years, and their eerie and unsettling presence within the mansion. Over the course of the night, the artists begin to experience strange and terrifying visions, and they soon realize that they are being hunted by something that is far more sinister than a simple art collector.

One of the standout features of Doll Master is its use of dolls to create a sense of unease and terror in the audience. From porcelain dolls with lifelike features, to grotesque-looking dolls made of rag and string, the dolls are used to great effect in the movie, both as physical props and as items of symbolism.

Throughout the movie, we see the artists' work disturbingly represented through the dolls. A puppet-maker's creations dance and prance, while a sculptor's busts seem to come alive. There is even a recurring motif of dolls drowning, which is meant to symbolize the artists' fears of being consumed by their art.

The movie's pacing is a slow burn, building up the tension and dread as the night wears on. The characters' fear and paranoia are expertly portrayed through the performances of the actors, who are able to convey a sense of dread and unease with just a look or a gesture.

Despite the fact that the movie is set almost entirely within the confines of the mansion, the cinematography manages to keep things interesting and varied. The use of shadows and lighting is particularly effective, and the camera work is both steady and subtle, allowing the audience to absorb the full impact of the scenes as they unfold.

In terms of the horror genre, Doll Master is more psychological than gory. While there are a few jump scares scattered throughout the movie, the real horror comes from the sense of unease and unrelenting dread that permeates every scene.

Overall, Doll Master is a solid horror movie that expertly uses its setting and symbolism to create a sense of unease and terror. The use of dolls as both physical props and symbolic representations of the artists' fears is particularly effective, and the performances of the actors are top-notch. Fans of slow-burn horror will appreciate this movie's atmosphere and pacing, and the ending is sure to leave audiences with chills long after the credits have rolled.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2004
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (2,063)
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