The Doll Under the Stairs

2024 1h 17m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Horror

Synopsis

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Norman has always had a fascination with dolls since he was a child. Now a grown man, his complex needs are supported by carers. When Johnny, a replacement care worker arrives, Norman s prize Doll, Hugo, mysteriously goes missing.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tony Fadil
Rorie Stockton
Tiffany-Ellen Robinson
Sarah Rose Denton
Elena Valdameri
Matthew Fitzthomas Rogers
Mat Holt
Paul Durso

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven M. Smith
Writers: Steven M. Smith
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steven M. Smith, shot by Alex Harrison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Steven M. Smith 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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Tony Fadil and Rorie Stockton and Tiffany-Ellen Robinson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31866790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Steven M. Smith directs. Alex Harrison behind the camera. Steven M. Smith cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 2 years ago.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Steven M. Smith, shot by Alex Harrison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Steven M. Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Tony Fadil and Rorie Stockton and Tiffany-Ellen Robinson carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt31866790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.