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Worry Dolls

"Worry to death"

2016 1h 25m EN
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★5.3TMDB · 116
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A brutal serial killer is finally gunned down in the middle of carrying out one last heinous act of bloody murder. In the maniac’s possession, a box of Guatemalan talismans, which mistakenly end up being sold as charm jewelry in Chloe’s Collectables thrift shop. Soon those who bought the Worry Dolls begin to act strangely out of character and cause another rash of senseless slaughter. An ancient curse is consuming the city and pits a hardened detective against the clock to save his 8 year-old daughter’s life.

“Worry to death”

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Behind the camera

Director
Padraig Reynolds
Writers
Danny Kolker, Christopher Wiehl
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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ERA

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Directed by Padraig Reynolds, shot by Adam Sampson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Christopher Wiehl and Kym Jackson and Tina Lifford carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Worry to death".

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IMDB entry: tt3384350 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Padraig Reynolds directs. Adam Sampson behind the camera. Ed Marx cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 10 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Padraig Reynolds, shot by Adam Sampson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Editor Ed Marx shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Christopher Wiehl and Kym Jackson and Tina Lifford carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "Worry to death".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt3384350 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Adam Sampson
Editing
Ed Marx
Production design
Mars Feehery
Costume design
Desmond Evan Smith
Makeup / hair
Amanda Brown Bowman
Sound
Josh Eckberg
Stunt coordinator
Paul Lacovara
Runtime
85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
NR

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Production companies

Who made it

  • WO

    Worry Dolls Productions

Key crew

  • Second Unit Director of PhotographyDavid Matthews
  • Sound Effects EditorMatthew Thomas Hall
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerJosh Eckberg
  • Music SupervisorMandi Collier
  • Hair Department HeadAmanda Brown Bowman
  • Camera OperatorBrian Sowell
  • ProducerGreg Haggart
  • Music SupervisorTim Bickford
  • Production DesignMars Feehery
  • Makeup ArtistGeorgia Jacobs
  • ProducerPadraig Reynolds
  • MusicHolly Amber Church
  • EditorEd Marx
  • Script SupervisorDesi Fowl
  • ProducerChristopher Wiehl
  • Costume DesignDesmond Evan Smith
  • Art DirectionDusty Wilson
  • Dialogue EditorMatthew Keith
  • Set DecorationMary Goodson
  • FoleyEvan Anderson
  • Stunt CoordinatorPaul Lacovara

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • murder
  • serial killer
  • devil
  • tied feet
  • ancient curse
  • effigy

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2016-09-16NR

Also known as

International titles

  • The Devil's DollsUS
  • Беспокойные куклыRU

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