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The Horror of Dolores Roach

  • TV Series
  • 2023
  • 18+
  • 29m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
6.3K
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The Horror of Dolores Roach (2023)
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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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.

  • Stars
    • Justina Machado
    • Alejandro Hernandez
    • K. Todd Freeman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Justina Machado
      • Alejandro Hernandez
      • K. Todd Freeman
    • 38User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    TopTop-rated1 season2023

    Videos6

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    The Horror Of Dolores Roach: Dolores Wants To Move On
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    The Horror Of Dolores Roach: First Look (Canada)
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    The Horror Of Dolores Roach: Bitch, I've Already Been To Prison
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    Justina Machado
    Justina Machado
    • Dolores Roach
    • 2023
    Alejandro Hernandez
    Alejandro Hernandez
    • Luis…
    • 2023
    K. Todd Freeman
    K. Todd Freeman
    • Jeremiah
    • 2023
    Kita Updike
    Kita Updike
    • Nellie
    • 2023
    Ilan Eskenazi
    Ilan Eskenazi
    • Jonah Pearlman
    • 2023
    Jeffery Self
    Jeffery Self
    • Caleb
    • 2023
    Jean Yoon
    Jean Yoon
    • Joy
    • 2023
    Jessica Pimentel
    Jessica Pimentel
    • Flora Frias
    • 2023
    Jimmy Alvarez
    Jimmy Alvarez
    • Hector…
    • 2023
    Jessalyn Ferguson
    Jessalyn Ferguson
    • Jentrifer
    • 2023
    Judy Reyes
    Judy Reyes
    • Marcie
    • 2023
    Marc Maron
    Marc Maron
    • Gideon
    • 2023
    Cyndi Lauper
    Cyndi Lauper
    • Ruthie
    • 2023
    Maureen Cassidy
    Maureen Cassidy
    • Tabitha
    • 2023
    Kate Beahan
    Kate Beahan
    • Georgie…
    • 2023
    Adargiza De Los Santos
    • Sophia Morris
    • 2023
    Vladyslav Kabanets
    • Massage Client
    • 2023
    Glib Tretiakov
    • Massage Client
    • 2023
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews38

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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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    9loganps

    ENJOY THE RIDE!!

    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.
    10pookieponka

    Wow weird wonderful

    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!
    10tardibear-888

    This was brilliant!

    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!
    8epcorkery7-221-447732

    Murder, munchies, and gentrification.

    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.
    9jayhudiak

    Unexpectedly Excellent!

    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.

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жахіття Долорес Роуч
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Blumhouse Television
      • Gimlet Media
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    • Runtime
      • 29m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2 : 1

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