Horror films about toys tap into our childhood fears, turning innocent playthings into sources of terror. This collection showcases films where toys are not just playmates but harbingers of horror, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and dread. Whether it's a doll with a dark secret or a toy that turns deadly, these movies will make you think twice before reaching for that old toy box.

Child's Play (1988)
Description: This film introduces Chucky, a doll possessed by the soul of a serial killer, blending horror with dark comedy. It's a classic in the horror genre for its innovative concept of a toy as a killer.
Fact: The voice of Chucky was provided by Brad Dourif, who also played the human form of the killer, Charles Lee Ray. The film's success led to a long-running franchise.


Puppet Master (1989)
Description: A group of psychics are invited to a mansion where they encounter the puppets of André Toulon, animated by an ancient Egyptian spell, leading to a series of gruesome murders.
Fact: The franchise has spawned numerous sequels, making it one of the longest-running horror series centered around toys.


Dead Silence (2007)
Description: Featuring ventriloquist dummies, this film explores the curse of Mary Shaw, a vengeful spirit who uses her dolls to exact revenge on those who wronged her.
Fact: The film was directed by James Wan, who also directed "Saw" and "The Conjuring," making it part of his horror legacy.


Annabelle (2014)
Description: A prequel to "The Conjuring," this film focuses on the haunted doll Annabelle, which becomes a conduit for demonic forces, terrorizing a young couple.
Fact: The real Annabelle doll is kept in a glass case at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Connecticut, and it's said to be still active.


The Boy (2016)
Description: A nanny arrives at a secluded home to care for a life-sized doll named Brahms, only to discover that the doll has a life of its own, leading to chilling revelations.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life story about a doll named Robert, which is now on display at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida.


The Toybox (2018)
Description: A family road trip turns deadly when they encounter a mysterious RV filled with haunted toys that start to kill them off one by one.
Fact: The film was shot in the same location as "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," adding to its eerie atmosphere.


Demonic Toys (1992)
Description: A pregnant policewoman is trapped in a toy warehouse where toys are possessed by demonic forces, intent on using her unborn child for their sinister purposes.
Fact: The film is part of Charles Band's Full Moon Features, known for its low-budget horror films.


Dolls (1987)
Description: Stranded travelers take shelter in a mansion filled with antique dolls that come to life, punishing the wicked and protecting the innocent.
Fact: The film was directed by Stuart Gordon, known for his work on "Re-Animator."


The Doll Master (2004)
Description: A group of people are trapped in a doll museum where the dolls come alive, controlled by a vengeful spirit seeking to punish those who wronged her.
Fact: This South Korean film was remade in English as "The Doll Master: The Movie."


The Doll (2017)
Description: A young girl receives a doll that seems to have a life of its own, leading to mysterious and terrifying events in her home.
Fact: This film was inspired by the urban legend of "Okiku Doll" in Japan, known for its eerie movements.
