The Devil-Doll (1936)
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100% of critics liked it
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60% of users liked it
(1,151 ratings)
Oscar-winner Lionel Barrymore ("It's a Wonderful Life") stars in this classic horror thriller about a Devil's Island escapee who shrinks murderous slaves and sells them to his victims as dolls. Co-starring Maureen O'Sullivan ("Tarzan, the Ape Man") and Frank Lawton… More Oscar-winner Lionel Barrymore ("It's a Wonderful Life") stars in this classic horror thriller about a Devil's Island escapee who shrinks murderous slaves and sells them to his victims as dolls. Co-starring Maureen O'Sullivan ("Tarzan, the Ape Man") and Frank Lawton ("David Copperfield").
- Directed By
- Tod Browning
- Written By
- Garrett Fort, Guy Endore
- Genres
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1936 Wide
Critic Reviews
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...the movie is not terrifying, but it is never less than fascinating.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...more of a mystery yarn, a tall-tale if you will, than a horror movie, although it is big on mood and atmosphere.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An enthralling weirdo horror thriller directed by Tod Browning.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Though it might not be the climax to Browning's distinctive career in the genre one might have wished, it's certainly a worthwhile film.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
One of Browning's more bizarre and enjoyable entries.
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