The Creepiest Doll Horror Movies That Will Leave You Uneasy for Days

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There’s something about dolls that feels inherently unsettling — maybe the glassy eyes, the frozen expressions, or the eerie stillness that makes them perfect horror mascots.

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Across decades, filmmakers have turned these innocent childhood toys into the stuff of nightmares, creating some of the most memorable scary doll movies ever made.

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The Boy (Prime Video)

When American nanny Greta arrives at an isolated English mansion, she discovers her charge is a porcelain doll treated as a real child. As strange rules are broken and strange events unfold, the film builds a slow, simmering dread that leads to a twist redefining the entire setup.

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Dead Silence (Prime Video)

This gothic nightmare from James Wan focuses on ventriloquist dummies and the terrifying legend of Mary Shaw — scream when you see her, and you die. Packed with eerie puppets and chilling atmosphere, it’s a must-watch for fans of old-school spooky doll horror.

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M3GAN (JioHotstar)

An AI-powered doll designed to protect a young girl begins eliminating anyone she perceives as a threat. Stylish, sharp, and unsettling, it’s a modern twist on doll horror with a technological edge.

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Annabelle: Creation (Netflix)

This origin story dives into how one of horror’s most iconic dolls became a vessel of evil. With vintage dolls, flickering lights, and whispers in the dark, it offers pure haunted-doll terror.

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Dolls (1987)

A group of travellers take shelter in a mysterious mansion filled with dolls that come to life — and they do not tolerate bad behaviour. Whimsical yet creepy, it’s a cult favourite in the genre.

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May (Prime Video)

A lonely young woman obsessed with dolls spirals into madness as she attempts to create the “perfect” friend. More psychological than supernatural, it’s haunting in a deeply human way.

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Child’s Play (Prime Video)

When a killer’s soul enters a Good Guy doll, Chucky is born — rude, murderous, and now a horror legend. With dark humour and brutal thrills, it remains the definitive killer doll film.

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