Synopsis
A dying serial killer transfers his consciousness into a popular kids doll using voodoo. A struggling single mother gifts her six-year-old son the much sought-after doll for his birthday, and the doll slowly begins to show its true colors.
Scores
Overall Score
86.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
97.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
84.8%
Review Aggregate
65.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 65% of 91 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, scary, funny. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotscaryfunnysuspensefulcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlystylizeddarksatiricallighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Hicks | 1988 | $1,609,000 | $4,268,000 | (est) |
| Chris Sarandon | 1988 | $991,000 | $2,627,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count95
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes127,137
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $33,244,684 | $88,156,023 |
| International | 1988 | $154,212 | $408,929 |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $33,401,286 | $88,571,290 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $16,684,027 | $44,241,583 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $34,121,000 | $90,479,779 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $17,848,000 | $47,328,129 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $8,311,171 | $22,039,006 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $76,964,198 | $204,088,498 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $13,000,000 | $34,472,528 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $7,671,000 (est) | $20,341,443 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $6,157,000 | $16,326,720 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $4,236,000 | $11,232,741 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $2,600,000 | $6,894,506 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $33,664,000 | $89,267,937 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $43,300,198 | $114,820,560 |
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