There's something inherently creepy about dolls, especially the old, antique ones with their unblinking eyes and porcelain faces. This collection of films delves into the supernatural and often terrifying tales of these inanimate objects coming to life. Whether they're haunted, cursed, or simply vessels for malevolent spirits, these movies will make you think twice before picking up that seemingly innocent plaything. Here are ten mystical doll movies that are sure to send shivers down your spine.

The Doll (1919)
Description: A silent German film where a young man orders a life-sized doll to escape an arranged marriage, but the doll has a mind of its own, leading to comedic and eerie situations.
Fact: This film is a mix of comedy and horror, showcasing the versatility of the doll theme in cinema.


Dead Silence (2007)
Description: A widower returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind his wife's mysterious death, only to find a connection to a ventriloquist's dummy named Billy, which seems to have a life of its own.
Fact: The film was directed by James Wan, who also directed "The Conjuring" and "Insidious."


Annabelle (2014)
Description: A prequel to "The Conjuring," this film explores the origins of the demonic doll Annabelle, detailing how she came to be possessed and the terror she unleashed on a young couple.
Fact: The real Annabelle doll is kept in a glass case at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut.


The Boy (2016)
Description: In this chilling tale, a young American woman is hired as a nanny for a life-sized doll that the elderly couple treats as their son. The twist? The doll might actually be alive, or at least, something sinister is at play.
Fact: The doll in the movie was inspired by a real-life doll named Robert, which is said to be haunted.


The Dollmaker (2017)
Description: A woman inherits her grandmother's doll collection, only to find that the dolls are not just ordinary toys but are imbued with dark magic and secrets.
Fact: The film explores themes of family legacy and the supernatural.


Dolls (1987)
Description: Directed by Stuart Gordon, this film follows a group of people who encounter living dolls in a forest, each with a tale to tell about their former owners' lives and the consequences of their actions.
Fact: The film was part of the "Empire Pictures" horror anthology series.


The Doll Master (2004)
Description: A group of friends visit an abandoned house rumored to be haunted by dolls, only to find themselves trapped in a nightmarish scenario with the dolls coming to life.
Fact: This South Korean film was one of the first to explore the horror of dolls in a unique cultural context.


Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Description: This prequel to "Annabelle" tells the story of how the doll was created by a dollmaker and his wife, who lost their daughter, and how it became a vessel for a demonic entity.
Fact: The film was praised for its effective use of practical effects to bring the doll to life.


The Doll (2016)
Description: A young girl receives a doll from her grandfather, but soon discovers that the doll has a dark history and begins to exhibit strange and malevolent behavior.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life haunted doll story from Thailand.


The Doll (1962)
Description: This French film tells the story of a doll that comes to life, leading to a series of eerie and tragic events for its owner.
Fact: One of the earliest films to explore the horror of dolls, it was quite progressive for its time.
