Not entirely sure what people have against this film. I thought it was excellent. Well shot, well performed and well edited. I think the haters aren't a big fan of Steven Smith and just want to annoy him with negative reviews. The film works extremely well for a low budget production. People are too critical these days...
Alfred the Doll
2019
Action / Drama / Horror / Thriller
Alfred the Doll
2019
Action / Drama / Horror / Thriller
Plot summary
Brendan Cobbs, a famous novelist, is sent to a remote cottage in rural England to find inspiration for his next novel. He believes he found his next subject when he encounters Alfred, a child size doll who can come to life. But deadly consequences arise when Brendan realizes Alfred has an intent to kill.
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Ignore the haters
Deliberately confusing doll horror.
An independent feature, clearly a passion for Steven M. Smith, who has a hand in all levels of production, and plays the role of the uncommunicative taxi driver. The story ultimately seems to be inspired by The Wicker Man, but with a manic living doll thrown in.
Brendan Cobbs is a writer suffering from 'the block'. Naturally in a horror film, it is suggested he temporarily relocates to an isolated cottage with no phone or internet - a situation that leaves him vulnerable to the oncoming nastiness.
I quite enjoyed this, although the storyline seems deliberately vague and the dialogue is often filled with apocalyptic dialogue nobody would actually say. Technically, it's very good for a low budget horror, with some creepy cinematographic moments and some good performances; Jon-Paul Gates is good as Brendan, as is Kit Pascoe as The Seductress. 6 out of 10.
Follow rule 1.
This is another Steven M. Smith doll film that should not have been made. Brendan Cobbs (Jon-Paul Gates) has writer's block. His agent sends him on a rural retreat. He gets a doll in the mail, one that we have seen come to life before and kill two people. Doll gives him nightmares and he is told to follow rule 1.
Acting was bad. Could have used a decent soundtrack. Dull and boring for the most part. Even the writing within the script was sad.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.