Dolly

"Mommy knows best."

2026 1h 23m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 241

Horror

Synopsis

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Young Macy is abducted by a deranged, monstrous figure who wants to raise her as its child.

“Mommy knows best.”

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Cast

Max Lindsey
Dolly
Fabianne Therese
Macy
Seann William Scott
Chase
Ethan Suplee
Tobe
Russ Tiller
Billy
Michalina Scorzelli
Aunt Sadie
Kate Cobb
Rachel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rod Blackhurst
Writers: Brandon Weavil, Rod Blackhurst
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rod Blackhurst, shot by Justin Derry. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nick Bohun. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Justin Oakey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Max Lindsey and Fabianne Therese and Seann William Scott carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Mommy knows best.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rod Blackhurst directs. Justin Derry behind the camera. Nick Bohun scores. Justin Oakey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Rod Blackhurst, shot by Justin Derry. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nick Bohun. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Justin Oakey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Max Lindsey and Fabianne Therese and Seann William Scott carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Mommy knows best.".
9IMDB entry: tt32639175 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Justin Derry
Original score: Nick Bohun
Editing: Justin Oakey
Makeup / hair: Ashley K. Thomas
Stunt coordinator: Corey Pierno
Runtime: 83 min · 1h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $1,062,322
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Dolly (2026)

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graeaehorror2026-03-01
★ 9/10
Based on the segment Baby Girl from Horror Anthology Volume 1, Dolly is a brutal independent feature that’s getting a cinematic release on 6th March. Director Rod Blackhurst has done this indie short proud, giving us a real tour de force of horror which proves the genre is not dependent on remakes and sequels alone. This is pure, unapologetic terror with a grindhouse feel and visuals that hark back to the golden age of horror. There are homages to rage fuelled classics we all adore and has a gritty intense vibe that Tobe Hooper would be proud of. Not satisfied with being a true powerhouse in the pro-wrestling world, Max The Impaler invades our nightmares as Dolly with an emotional and terrifying performance. Fabienne Therese is giving every ounce of final girl energy as Macy and I’m so here for it! Seann William Scott and Ethan Suplee each portray strong characters and are a joy to watch. With jaw dropping practical effects, a fantastic score and unrelenting pacing, Dolly has to be an early contender for best independent feature of 2026. You’d best support this film in cinemas else Dolly is coming to get ya!
Sierbahnn2026-08-13
★ 5/10
This is a very decent and average slasher movie in which the protagonists are interesting enough for you to engage with, and the antagonist is without too much backstory, which means that you can't empathize or predict what they're going to do. It's not quite as effective in this regard as something like The Hitchhiker, but it is certainly a lot better than the antagonists in something like Scream. The antagonist is absolutely the main draw here and is very creepy and unsettling. The unfolding narrative around the titular antagonist is captivating enough, and the movie is shot very proficiently. It doesn't elevate itself, and I don't think it aspires to, but it is certainly good enough. And if you like these movies, you'll have a good time.