Ben je fan van de mysterieuze en griezelige sfeer van 'Dolls' (2019) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning en horror bieden. Of je nu houdt van psychologische thrillers of bovennatuurlijke horror, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Tourist Trap (1979)
Beschreibung: A horror film where mannequins and dolls come to life under the control of a telekinetic killer. The movie creates a surreal and unsettling atmosphere with its use of inanimate objects.
Fakt: Tourist Trap was one of the first horror films to blend slasher elements with supernatural themes. The film's score was composed by Pino Donaggio, who also worked on Carrie.


Child's Play (1988)
Beschreibung: Centers around a possessed doll that becomes a murderous entity. The film explores themes of innocence corrupted and the fear of everyday objects turning sinister.
Fakt: Chucky, the doll, was originally intended to be a voodoo-related villain before the script was rewritten. The voice of Chucky was provided by Brad Dourif.


Puppet Master (1989)
Beschreibung: A horror franchise centered around animated puppets with deadly intentions. The film taps into the fear of dolls and puppets coming to life with malicious purposes.
Fakt: Puppet Master was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead distributed direct-to-video. The puppets were designed by special effects artist David Allen.


Dead Silence (2007)
Beschreibung: A horror film about a ventriloquist dummy that carries a deadly curse. The movie delves into the uncanny valley effect, where lifelike dolls evoke unease and terror.
Fakt: Dead Silence was directed by James Wan, who also co-created the Saw franchise. The film pays homage to classic horror tropes involving puppets and dummies.


The Curse of Humpty Dumpty (2021)
Beschreibung: A horror film about a haunted doll named Humpty Dumpty that brings death to those around it. The movie explores the terror of childhood icons being twisted into something malevolent.
Fakt: The Curse of Humpty Dumpty is part of the indie horror scene, known for its low-budget yet effective scares. The doll's design was inspired by classic nursery rhyme imagery.


The Conjuring (2013)
Beschreibung: Features a haunted house setting with supernatural occurrences tied to cursed objects. The film blends psychological terror with jump scares, focusing on how inanimate objects can harbor dark energies.
Fakt: The Conjuring is based on the real-life case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film's success spawned a cinematic universe.


Annabelle (2014)
Beschreibung: The film revolves around a haunted doll, creating an eerie atmosphere with supernatural elements and psychological horror. The doll serves as a conduit for evil forces, similar to the way inanimate objects become vessels for malevolent entities.
Fakt: Annabelle is based on a real-life haunted doll case investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren. The doll's design was inspired by a vintage Raggedy Ann doll.


The Boy (2016)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film where a lifelike doll is believed to be a real boy. The story plays with the idea of inanimate objects having a sinister presence and hidden agendas.
Fakt: The Boy was initially marketed as a supernatural horror film but has a twist that subverts expectations. The doll, Brahms, was custom-made for the movie.


Brahms: The Boy II (2020)
Beschreibung: A sequel that continues the eerie tale of the Brahms doll, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements. The film explores the blurred line between reality and delusion.
Fakt: The sequel delves deeper into the mythology of the Brahms doll. The film was shot in Victoria, British Columbia, doubling for the English countryside.


Demonic Toys (1992)
Beschreibung: Features a group of toys possessed by demonic forces, terrorizing those around them. The film plays on childhood fears of toys turning against their owners.
Fakt: Demonic Toys is part of the Full Moon Features universe, which includes other horror franchises like Puppet Master. The film was shot in just 11 days.
