Curse of the Witch's Doll

After bombing drives her into a long-abandoned manor in the woods, Adeline Gray hopes to find shelter and safety, not further danger. When her young daughter disappears, Adeline follows a trail of strange happenings that point toward a haunted doll. The police are skeptical, and a detective's arrival raises more questions than answers. Clues about a murdered witch and a doll that seems to carry a vengeful presence tighten the atmosphere around her. The house and its relics start to feel alive, and Adeline's attempts to protect her family turn into a fight for control against something that won't let go. Fear and doubt spread through every room.

Released in 2018, Curse of the Witch's Doll was created by Lawrence Fowler and assembles a small cast led by Helen Crevel, Philip Ridout and Layla Watts, delivering a tight, low budget horror that leans on atmosphere over spectacle overall.

It saw a very limited release, playing mainly at genre festivals and select screenings, so it didn't register on major box office charts. Financial returns were modest, and the film's audience has mostly been niche horror fans and streaming viewers.

Although it didn't break into mainstream culture, the film's dilapidated manor and the creepy doll imagery sparked conversation among online horror communities. Certain scenes, like the doll's ominous presence in tight frames, have been shared and discussed by fans who appreciate slow burning, atmospheric scares and collectors of vintage toys.

Critical response was mixed, reflected in a modest 4.8/10 audience vote from a small number of voters. Reviewers pointed to effective atmosphere but thin plotting and familiar tropes. The film centers on maternal fear, loss and the idea of a malevolent spirit inhabiting an object as an instrument of revenge.