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When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dol... Read allWhen Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.
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- 1 win & 2 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Horror of Dolores Roach' is a dark comedy horror series that blends satire, social commentary, and gore. Justina Machado's compelling performance as Dolores Roach, navigating life post-prison amidst gentrification and murder, is highly praised. The show explores themes of class, race, and sexuality, drawing comparisons to Sweeney Todd. While some find the gore excessive and the plot inconsistent, others appreciate the humor and suspense. Its short episodes and cliffhanger ending have sparked anticipation for a second season.
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I didn't know much about this going in, but happy I gave it a chance because it was a FUN ride!
Simply, it's a modern day version of Sweeney Todd taking place in Washington Heights (right above Harlem). I thought there was a skilled blend of suspense and humor. Characters pull you in right away and the story telling is super captivating. In fact, I was so into the story, I didn't even play games on my phone while I watched...that's about the highest compliment I can give to any show.
My suggestion is to not read too much going in or over analyze whether or not to watch. Just do it. Have fun! You'll be rewarded with a thrilling limited series that I definitely recommend.
Simply, it's a modern day version of Sweeney Todd taking place in Washington Heights (right above Harlem). I thought there was a skilled blend of suspense and humor. Characters pull you in right away and the story telling is super captivating. In fact, I was so into the story, I didn't even play games on my phone while I watched...that's about the highest compliment I can give to any show.
My suggestion is to not read too much going in or over analyze whether or not to watch. Just do it. Have fun! You'll be rewarded with a thrilling limited series that I definitely recommend.
I absolutely loved this!such a brilliant dark comedy!watched all episodes over 2 evenings. So refreshingly different and beautifully insane!watch u won't be disappointed.justina is such a amazing actress ive watched her in many many things my favourite (before this was one day at a time)this kept me hooked from start to finish,is so unbelievable it almost makes it easy to believe if that makes sense lol. I loved every single character throughout the series Totally awesome cast!pray they make a season 2 as I've never watched anything like this before, kinda wish I never watched it so fast almost sad season is over!
At first I didn't think this was going to be much of anything, just the basic corny comedy, boy was I wrong!
This has turned out to be the best dark comedy, horror I've watched in a couple of years! The tension never stops once it gets going, I've been finding myself laughing out loud every other moment, then I'm stressing because I don't know what's going to happen next, and man does something wild and crazy happens next!
And what's rewarding is this time I didn't check to see how many episodes this had, so when another one rolled around I couldn't be any happier, and also what makes this a great binge watch is it's short 30 minutes episodes.
Each actor brilliantly played their parts!
But don't get me wrong, it's not all laughs, this is a horror, so be prepared!
This has turned out to be the best dark comedy, horror I've watched in a couple of years! The tension never stops once it gets going, I've been finding myself laughing out loud every other moment, then I'm stressing because I don't know what's going to happen next, and man does something wild and crazy happens next!
And what's rewarding is this time I didn't check to see how many episodes this had, so when another one rolled around I couldn't be any happier, and also what makes this a great binge watch is it's short 30 minutes episodes.
Each actor brilliantly played their parts!
But don't get me wrong, it's not all laughs, this is a horror, so be prepared!
Looking for something to put on and I couldn't find anything! Came across the title, I am a fan of Justina Machado, love horror movies, and Blumhouse! So this was right up my alley. The acting is good! Justina is a boss! She knows how to play this role a little too well, but she makes it look gooood! Right amount of horror, very dark visuals, tones, lighting, the scenes, all done in a way that adds to the darkness that hides under tone of it all. It doesn't come off right away as a horror series, it's almost a stoner movie, then it takes its turn. You really root for her to over come the prison life and her new horrors that come.
I honestly wasn't too sure what I was getting myself into upon starting this show. Genuinely, all I really knew was that it's about a woman fresh out of prison trying to get her footing back.
What I discovered was an expertly crafted dark comedy horror(using that word lightly) that I finished on one dreary sunday. The storytelling was excellent as was the ensemble cast (Loved seeing a Cyndi Lauper cameo!)
It almost feels like a mix of "Orange Is The New Black", "Only Murders In The Building", and just a *touch* of one of the more Campy seasons of "American Horror Story"
I would definitely recommend this show to almost anyone and it has me wanting to check out more Amazon Originals.
What I discovered was an expertly crafted dark comedy horror(using that word lightly) that I finished on one dreary sunday. The storytelling was excellent as was the ensemble cast (Loved seeing a Cyndi Lauper cameo!)
It almost feels like a mix of "Orange Is The New Black", "Only Murders In The Building", and just a *touch* of one of the more Campy seasons of "American Horror Story"
I would definitely recommend this show to almost anyone and it has me wanting to check out more Amazon Originals.
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- TriviaAdapted from the podcast series of the same name from Gimlet Media.
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- 29m
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- 2 : 1
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