American Dollhouse

American Dollhouse

2026 · 87 min · Horror, Thriller

Caught between a grotesque Christmas fantasy and her own childhood trauma, a woman's search for a fresh start in her hometown is violently interrupted by a psychopathic neighbor.

Directed by John Valley · Written by John Valley

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