Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Horror Shorts "Living Doll" and "The Dummy" on USA Saturday Nightmares

For my first review I would like to look at 2 horror shorts that were shown on cable and "Saturday Nightmares".

First is a short called "Living Dolls"(1979), this is about a janitor that works in a bridal shop and is treated like dirt by all the women employees. His only escape is on the 3rd floor where he assaults the mannequins. What happens on the the 3rd floor will twist your mind. Please view the whole movie below.

Next is another short horror film that was shown on USA "Saturday Nightmares" called the dummy. Its about a ventriloquist doll that wants revenge. Please view full film below.
1982 The Dummy

Brief Review, Living Dolls (1979)

This short film packs quite a punch for being under 10 minutes long. The lighting and the graininess of the film gives it own touch of creepiness.
Gore - 2/5 I give the gore a low score since this movie depends more on the shock factor than gory effects.
Fear - 4/5 The ending packs a punch, especially the final visual.
Quality - 3/5 For a older film the quality of the film is a bit outdated but has that great old-school horror movie feel.
Re-watch Value - 3/5  Since it is such a short film it lost some points, but it also has that great nostalgic feel that you could replay it a few times.
Overall - 4/5 Being a short film that was shown between horror movies/shows it takes you back in the day and makes the whole experience. We need more stuff like this today.

Brief Review, The Dummy (1982)

We have seen a variation of killer dolls in one form or another, but this short film did very well in installing a victim, a plot and killer doll in under 7 minutes.
Gore - 3/5 some slashing, some cuts and blood covered dummy. Not overkill but just enough to be like "that sucks to be you"
Fear - 3/5 If dolls/ventriloquist freak you out then this would do the trick. For me I liked the feel of the film with the different camera angles that provide some scary moments, but I have seen scarier (Magic,1978).
Quality - 3/5 Pretty good quality for 1982, not as grainy and well done for a old short film.
Re-Watch Value - 2/5 Decent short film, but straight to the point. I think you would more likely view this again showing your friends rather for self enjoyment.
Overall - 3/5 Good little flick but more like a watch every couple months for nostalgia or to show your friends.

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