Critic Issues Vomit Warning for New Horror Film Dolly Now in UK Cinemas
A brand new horror film has arrived in UK cinemas, carrying with it a shocking vomit warning from one shell-shocked critic. Directed by Rod Blackhurst, the grisly slasher film Dolly follows a woman named Macy, played by Fabianne Therese, who is kidnapped by a masked monster during a romantic camping trip with her partner.
Plot and Cast Details
Dragged to an isolated shack in the woods, Macy is tied up and subjected to various indignities when the hulking Dolly, portrayed by wrestler Max the Impaler, decides to raise her as his infant child. The film also stars American Pie actor Seann William Scott as Macy's unlucky lover Chase and My Name Is Earl star Ethan Suplee as Tobe.
Blending the backwoods horror of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with the eye-watering gore of the French Extremity movement, this film is not for the faint of heart. One critic has gone so far as to warn that viewers could be in danger of losing their lunch due to the stomach-churning violence and gore.
Critical Reception and Reviews
The full review by Film Ireland reads: Dolly is the kind of midnight movie that makes you belly-laugh at least once... right before making you regret having a stomach. A critic for RogerEbert described it as quite repellent, while admitting that in this context, that can be interpreted as a compliment.
Dread Central proclaimed: You'll gasp, you'll laugh, you'll scream in disgusted delight at every nasty revelation. Filmhounds called it bloody demented from start to finish. These reviews have contributed to a 63% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with positive word of mouth continuing to build.
Fan Reactions and Comparisons
Fans have responded well to the film's grotesque thrills. Rotten Tomatoes user Sarah described it as entertaining and gory. Other fans noted its nostalgic vibes, with Victor A calling it a great throwback to 70s grindhouse horror films and Derrick comparing it to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies.
Dolly marks Seann William Scott's latest horror film since appearing in the 2000 franchise-starter Final Destination. Compared to his relatively bloodless death in that film, Scott is put through the wringer in Dolly, including wearing an uncomfortable facial prosthetic to depict horrific injuries inflicted by Dolly's massive hands.
Behind the Scenes and Future Prospects
Recalling the shoot on location in Tennessee, Scott told ComingSoon.net: I wasn't thinking about the fact that we were going to be shooting in the woods in Tennessee at night with ticks, like crawling through the woods with this prosthetic on my face. But I knew the film was going to be wicked.
According to director Rod Blackhurst, Dolly could be just the beginning of horror's next big slasher franchise. When quizzed on whether Dolly could join iconic slashers like Freddy and Jason, Blackhurst teased: There's stuff going on in the credits of the film. It's all there, but I can only do so much with the time and money I have.
He added: People have asked endlessly, and a lot of people have detected this, and I say, 'Come with me. We will go many places together with Dolly.' Hold on to your lunches, as Dolly is out in UK cinemas now.
