Black Devil Doll from Hell
Seen it?1984 | 70 min | Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved The Innocents, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A woman buys a doll at a magic shop. Unbeknownst to her, the doll is possessed by an evil spirit, and it proceeds to take her over.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10K worldwide on a $8K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chester Novell Turner
- Shirley L. JonesHelen Black
- Keefe TurnerThe Doll (voice)
- Obie DunsonPreacher
- Jeanine JohicanChurch Friend
- Gladys AmesChurch Member #1
- Thalia HollowaySecond Buyer
- Chester TankersleySecond Lover
- Ricky RoachFirst Lover
- Marie SainvilvsSaleslady
- Kathleen TurnerBarbara's Voice