The Curse of Robert The Doll

About The Curse of Robert The Doll

The Curse of Robert the Doll is a 2017 British horror film directed by Andrew Jones. The film follows an antagonistic doll, Robert, which has supernatural powers and brings misfortune to its possessors. A cleaning staff in a local museum gets cursed by Robert the Doll when he disregards the legend attached to it. The malevolent doll then wreaks havoc and unleashes a spate of horrific events.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by North Bank Entertainment in the United Kingdom. In keeping with the other movies in the Robert Doll series, The Curse of Robert the Doll was shot on a low budget, employing practical effects to deliver its chilling tale. The production team brought the malicious character of Robert the Doll to life by focusing on character-driven horror, backed by a strong storyline and immersive cinematography.

Actors

• Lee Bane as Richard - The Night Watchman: Bane does an impressive job portraying the night watchman who becomes the unfortunate victim of Robert's curse, convincingly showcasing a range of emotions from skepticism to pure terror.
• Harriet Rees as Agnes: Rees gives a notable performance as Agnes, the colleague who does not believe in the curse until it's too late.
• Derek Nelson as Arthur - The Museum Curator: Nelson plays the curator who is almost indifferent about the curse, and his portrayal adds an extra layer of intrigue to the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Curse of Robert the Doll is part of a series of horror films featuring the sinister doll. It is the third movie in the line-up, following Robert (2015) and The Toymaker (2016).
• Robert the Doll is actually based on a real-life haunted doll named Robert, currently residing in the East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida.

Quotes

• "I didn't believe in it, until I saw it with my own eyes." - Richard
• "The curse? That's just a fable, right?" - Agnes
• "They never listen, now they must pay the price." - Arthur

Music, Soundtrack

• The film score was composed by Bobby Cole, a British composer, who specialises in creating atmospheric and suspenseful music, perfectly fitting for the horror genre.
• The film features an original piece of music, "Creep", which is played during some of the film's most intense scenes.

Awards

While The Curse of Robert the Doll wasn't a recipient of major film awards, it has been celebrated amongst critiques of indie and low-budget horror films for its effective use of traditional suspense building techniques.