I recently watched the Japanese horror film The Vampire Doll (1970) on Tubi. The storyline follows a man returning home from the USA, excited to see his wife, only to discover she died just before he arrived in an unfortunate accident. As he adjusts to his empty home, he starts hearing and seeing his wife, raising the question of whether she's really there or if his mind is playing tricks on him.
Directed by Michio Yamamoto (Lake of Dracula) and starring Kayo Matsuo (Shogun Assassin), Akira Nakao (Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla), Yôko Minakaze (A Man Called Tiger), and Jun Hamamura (High and Low).
This throwback horror movie with classic special effects captivated me with its model houses, use of thunder and lightning, and clever utilization of shadows to focus or hide aspects of characters' faces. The well-executed vampire looks and enjoyable twists in the storyline, along with cool makeup and captivating eyes of the vampire(s), make it a unique addition to the horror genre. The corpses are realistically portrayed, and there's a memorable throat slash scene that adds to the excitement.
In conclusion, The Vampire Doll is a captivating and unique vampire-themed addition to the horror genre. I would score this a 7/10 and recommend giving it a watch.
Directed by Michio Yamamoto (Lake of Dracula) and starring Kayo Matsuo (Shogun Assassin), Akira Nakao (Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla), Yôko Minakaze (A Man Called Tiger), and Jun Hamamura (High and Low).
This throwback horror movie with classic special effects captivated me with its model houses, use of thunder and lightning, and clever utilization of shadows to focus or hide aspects of characters' faces. The well-executed vampire looks and enjoyable twists in the storyline, along with cool makeup and captivating eyes of the vampire(s), make it a unique addition to the horror genre. The corpses are realistically portrayed, and there's a memorable throat slash scene that adds to the excitement.
In conclusion, The Vampire Doll is a captivating and unique vampire-themed addition to the horror genre. I would score this a 7/10 and recommend giving it a watch.