Dolly
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Synopsis
Macy, a young woman, is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as their own child.
Cast
- Fabianne Therese
- Russ Tiller
- Michalina Scorzelli
- Kate Cobb
- Ethan Suplee
- Seann William Scott
- Max the Impaler
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This grindhouse horror throwback divides audiences with its unflinching brutality and authentic 16mm film aesthetic, earning praise for its visceral practical effects and committed performances while drawing criticism for prioritizing shock value over narrative depth. Reviewers consistently note the film's successful recreation of 70s exploitation cinema, though many question whether its relentless misanthropy serves a greater purpose beyond surface-level homage.
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- Mar 2, 2026
As far as music biopics go, Dolly is perhaps the most visceral I've ever seen. I had no idea Dolly Parton's upbringing was so brutal.
Jack 🦇Sep 21, 2025now that’s what we call a jaw dropper
cobMar 3, 2026gnarly, gruesome and just straight up nasty (positive) impressive practical effects & gore. such a gorgeous grimy looking film shot on 16mm. has that 70s grainy look which made the watching experience feel immersive and the film itself felt lived in. the story is basic in…
joe - Apr 2, 2026
so basically the plot is the same as barbarian 😭 haha
elio 🎧Apr 2, 2026“Because it’s a movie”. This is what I have to repeatedly tell myself sometimes when characters do things so inexplicably stupid that my limited brain can’t wrap itself around it. It happens in Dolly right away. It’s all very Grindhouse. You know… gritty and brutal but you…
Digital PressAug 22, 2026Y’all’s jaws okay after watching this?
upik - Mar 15, 2026
Seann William Scott is still hot.
KyloMar 11, 2026desperately wants to be a product of the 70s aesthetically and spiritually, but its misanthropy is entirely superficial, mistaking relentless brutality for the palpable dread of its rather obvious influences — this is to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre what Chaos was to The…
Justin LaLibertyMar 3, 2026I know people are going to be harsh on this movie, but not me. I had the time of my life. I can clearly see the grindhouse vibe this film is going for, and I think it succeeds. I loved the diva Dolly! She mothered. The final girl was annoying at times, but I liked her…
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- Morgan likedDolly
wow the protagonist is not the sharpest tool in the shed huh… idk it was pretty stupid but it worked for me, i love cheesy slashers and i just thought dolly was so much fun and cutie :( it could’ve been better for sure and the chapters felt really pointless but i enjoyed myself
Max Tarrant likedDollyPretty decent. Has a good cat and mouse aspect to it and the chapters within the film slowly make the film darker and more disturbing. The film is raw, dirty and an eerie watch. Very gory and stylistic. My only problem is that some characters make poor choices and
Bung Finger dislikedDollygenuinely one of the worst movies ive ever seen
- Aaron Hajduk is "meh" onDolly
It had potential. It tried for that dirty, gritty thing and it hits on some aspects and misses on others. Lots of things that made no sense. Character backgrounds that did nothing, had no real point. Gave us no real insights into Dolly… and normally I’m ok with that, but the whole gimmick here kind…
Dark Sun likedDollyStarts off slow, but after about 20 minutes has constant tension throughout. This reminds me of if Rob Zombie made a movie I actually liked. Very heartbreaking and has very good acting. There’s a scene in this movie that actually hit very hard for me and it was pretty rough.
Ant Hardy is "meh" onDollyDolly is an intense film with little substance. It’s got an interesting premise with little plot; it’s very much a Texas chainsaw massacre where it’s just mayhem. This film had some great moments but definitely has seen better films come from Shudder.
- Yocee Fr is "meh" onDolly
Some really gory scenes, in the vein of a slasher film but far from transcending the genre. A few good ideas, the film isn't really bad despite some flaws, but these are often already present in other slasher films. A potential worthy of Terrifier.
ChungiBoi likedDollyAlthough the first act is a little slow and some really dumb decisions are made in the third act, I still think this is one of the better backwoods horror films I’ve seen. The most wince inducing movie I’ve seen in theaters since Terrifier 3
Damien is "meh" onDollyNothing special. Few good scenes. I did like the old school vibe. She had like 5 chances or more to “win.” She was very stupid. For an hour and 20 minute runtime it still dragged. Would be fun to mystery science theatre it with friends.
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Metacritic
Mar 9, 2026
Dolly is a miss of considerable proportions.
Luna Guthrie
Collider
Mar 5, 2026
For all of its missteps, calling Dolly an outright bad movie still doesn't quite prove an accurate descriptor for Blackhurst's slasher thriller. It's got a solid cast of performers, occasionally stylish direction, and some shocking brutality, but can never quite find the right rhythm to bring it all together.
Grant Hermanns
Screen Rant
Feb 23, 2026
One senses that Rod Blackhurst knows that Dolly is undernourished, but his attempts to jazz it up by splitting it into transparently titled chapters only calls further attention to that dearth of imagination.
Steven Scaife
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dolly (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Dolly (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 22min long.
What's Dolly (2026) about?
Macy, a young woman, is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as their own child.
Who's the cast of Dolly (2026)?
- Fabianne Therese as Macy
- Russ Tiller as Billy
- Michalina Scorzelli as Aunt Sadie
- Kate Cobb as Rachel
- Ethan Suplee as Tobe
- Seann William Scott as Chase
- Max the Impaler as Dolly
Who's the director behind Dolly (2026)?
Rod Blackhurst directed Dolly (2026).
Who produced Dolly (2026)?
Rod Blackhurst, Joseph C. Grano and Noah Lang produced Dolly (2026).
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