The Doll 2

The second of The Doll trilogy (And the last for me to watch, my bad) this Indonesian horror is pretty much exactly the same movie as the other two and that is no exaggeration.

Another ghost, another doll, another twist, though make no mistake these films aren't killer doll movies at all and are closer to the possession horror sub-genre.

The third is certainly the best but all of them are watchable, just unshocking and rather generic stuff. Thankfully consistency, continuity and a recurring cast go a long way in helping the franchises credibility.

Some things defy belief though (And I'm not referring to the supernatural element) for example the houses our protagonists live in are near mansions. This is Indonesia, there is a very wide gap between the haves and have nots and based on what these people do for a living they'd not be living in such luxury. These houses are the type the wealthy in the west would struggle to afford!

Anyway I digress, the entire franchise is passable enough but once you've seen one you've truly seen them all.

The Good:

Follows on from part 1 well

Franchise has a competent cast

The Bad:

A few absurdities

More of the same

In my opinion the movie was terrifying at the end! I'm gonna get nightmares tonight ngl... however the noises were a bit too much...

This sets off where the first movie stopped. And if you have seen it, you know there is more to be had. Even if you haven't seen it (the movie works don't worry), you get in there really fast. And comparisons I did to the Conjuring (or rather Annabelle) universe are even more front and center now.

Don't get me wrong, this still has its own flavor - yet the cliches will be there. And the blood is definitely going to be there. Nothing for the faint of hearted for sure. Cliches and other things will annoy you, but you have been warned so don't moan about it after ...

I recently watched the Indonesian film 🇮🇩 Doll 2 (2017) on Netflix. The plot revolves around a family coping with the tragic death of their daughter in a car accident, where she had a peculiar doll with her. As the family tries to move on, the doll seems to have other plans.

Directed by Rocky Soraya (Sabrina), the film stars Herjunot Ali (Supernova), Sara Wijayanto (The Doll), Shandy Aulia (Tarot), and Luna Maya (Suzanne: Buried Alive).

While these movies have potential, they often seem to lack a crucial ingredient. The acting is satisfactory, and the creepy doll, especially in scenes featuring its eyes, is well-captured. The soul scenes in both films are remarkable. However, the oddness of the doll raises questions about who would buy such a peculiar-looking toy. The kills are average until the last 30 minutes when the film picks up with solid gore and possession sequences, accompanied by effective jump scares.

In conclusion, Doll 2 has redeeming elements for horror enthusiasts but falls short of being a good movie overall. I would give it a 5/10 and recommend watching it once.

They recycled a lot of things from the first movie, as all sequels do. But the history here is more cohesive, although still there's a lot of scenes just to pad out and make the film longer. All in all, I found it better than the original and a good option to whom wants some chills and scares.