Worry Dolls

After a brutal serial killer is killed by police, a set of Guatemalan talismans once owned by the murderer enter public circulation. These worry dolls, which traditionally absorb the problems of their owners, carry a curse that triggers violent impulses in those who possess them. As a new wave of senseless killings strikes the city, Detective Matt Williams must race to stop the bloodshed and save his young daughter, who has fallen under the influence of the dolls.

This horror thriller was directed by Padraig Reynolds and is the first of three films he has directed, preceding Open 24 Hours and Gator Face. The screenplay was written by Christopher Wiehl and Danny Kolker. The film features Christopher Wiehl in the lead role as Detective Matt Williams, alongside Kym Jackson, Tina Lifford, Samantha Smith, Yohance Myles, and Kennedy Brice. Produced by Worry Dolls Productions, the movie has a runtime of 85 minutes.

Audience reception was generally low, with a rating of 4.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.3/10 on TMDB from 114 votes.